Algeria builds energy solar site

When will a 300 MW solar power plant be built in Algeria?

The state-owned China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) began building a 300 MW solar power plant in Algeria’s Oued Province in March 2024 as part of the Solar 1,000 MW program. The project is slated for completion by late 2025 or early 2026.

Where in Algeria is a solar power plant?

The 300MW solar power plant is now under construction in Biskra province. It is the first of eleven PV projects under Algeria’s Solar 1000 programme, a nationwide initiative aiming to install 1GW of solar capacity. This program harnesses Algeria’s abundant solar resources, which make it an ideal location for large-scale developments.

What is Algeria doing with solar energy?

Building on the Solar 2,000 MW and Solar 1,000 MW programs launched by Algeria’s state-owned company Sonelgaz, which include a wide range of solar energy initiatives, the government aims to diversify its revenue streams and reduce reliance on natural gas, which is currently primarily used for power generation in the country.

What is Algeria's largest photovoltaic project?

As the nation’s largest photovoltaic (PV) project to date, this landmark initiative is key to diversifying Algeria’s energy sources, reducing its dependency on fossil fuels, and achieving the ambitious goal of 15GW of renewable capacity by 2035. The 300MW solar power plant is now under construction in Biskra province.