How many solar PV plants will be built in Algeria?

These solar projects will have capacities ranging from 80 MW to 220 MW. The renewable energy arm of the public utility, Sonelgez Energies Renouvelables (Sonelgaz-EnR) has issued the international tender to build the solar PV plants across 11 different Algerian municipalities.

Who is supplying Solar PV modules for Sonelgaz Algeria solar PV Park?

PowerChina Zhongnan Engineering was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the solar PV power project. Yingli Green Energy Holding was selected as the supplier of PV modules for the project. For more details on Sonelgaz Algeria Solar PV Park, buy the profile here.

When will Algeria's solar project produce its first power?

Algeria’s Solar 1,000 MW scheme is expected to produce its first power at the end of 2023, according to the state-owned company Shaems, which oversees the project.

How much does solar power cost in Algeria?

Algeria’s Hamdi Eurl won two 80 MW plants and domestic PV panel maker Zergoun, alongside Ozgun, secured 80 MW in Guerara. The 19 projects represent an investment of €1.8 billion ($1.96 billion) and the solar power prices proposed by the bidders ranged from €0.54/W to €0.81/W, with an average price of €0.625/W.

How many solar panels are there in Algeria?

“In total, Algeria has an assembly capacity of 500 MW for solar modules, which is expected to increase to 600 MW to 700 MW by the end of 2025,” said Clean Power’s Bakli. Alongside Zergoun, the manufacturer Lagua Solaire has 200 MW of annual capacity for solar panel production in Algeria.

How much solar power does Algeria have in 2021?

In 2021, solar represented only around 2% of Algeria’s installed capacity with 448 MW. However, the country has an ambitious renewable energy programme, as it aims to auction 4 GW of solar by 2024 and reach 22 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, including 62% from solar PV and 23% from wind.