Algeria’s 8th International Trade Fair on Renewable and Conventional Energy, Energy Efficiency, Electrical Engineering, Lighting and Automation 

Algeria’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program of March 2011

With its ambitious “Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program” of March 2011, the Algerian ministry of energy and mines paves the way for Algeria to become a dynamic leader of green energy.

22,000 MW of power generating capacity shall be installed from renewable sources between 2011 and 2030

•    12,000 MW to meet the domestic electricity demand  
•    10,000 MW for export

By 2030, 40 % of the production of electricity for domestic consumption will be from renewable sources.

To reach these targets, Algeria needs to invest up to 120 billion US Dollars in renewable energy between now and 2030. The investment will come from both the public and private sector, as well as from foreign partners. The new energy policy will be supported by the development of a local subcontracting industry, which is expected to create around 100,000 new jobs.

Algeria aims to be a major actor in the production of electricity from solar photovoltaic and solar power as it considers this source of energy as an opportunity and a lever for economic and social development, particularly through the establishment of wealth and job-creating industries.

In addition, several wind farm development projects will be launched. Experimental projects in biomass and geothermal energy shall be implemented. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program provides for the development by 2020 of about sixty solar photovoltaic and concentrating solar power plants, wind farms as well as hybrid power plants.

Sonelgaz, already running a project to develop a hybrid (gas-solar) power station at Hassi R’mel with a 150 MW capacity and a separate 10 MW wind farm at Adrar, will take charge of completing several renewable energy projects. Investments are planned to take off between 2015 and 2030, with electricity production rising to 22,000 MW, double the current generating capacity. Most of this will come from natural gas, saving around 600 thousand million cubic metres of gas over 25 years. Half of the saved gas will be stored with the rest exported, earning the country an additional 200 billion US Dollars over the period.

Electricity consumption is expected to reach 75 to 80 TWh in 2020 and 130 to 150 TWh in 2030. The massive integration of renewable sources in the energy mix represents a major challenge for preserving fossil resources, diversifying electricity production systems and contributing to sustainable development.

Please view the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program here.    

(Sources: Algerian Ministry of Energy and Mines; Magharebia.com 2011)

GREAT CHANCES FOR BUSINESS

at Algeria‘s 6th electro, automation & energy  2012

Algeria has created a green momentum by launching an ambitious program to develop renewable energies and promote energy efficiency. This program (details see above) was published by the Algerian Ministry of Energy and Mines in March 2011.

The country is heavily investing into its energy, construction and industrial sectors. The second massive investment program worth 150 billion US Dollars between 2010 and 2014 includes 30 billion US Dollars for the expansion of the electricity industry, 1 billion US Dollars for the erection of solar-hybrid and wind-energy power plants, and 63  billion US Dollars for the oil and gas industry.

Algeria’s 6th electro, automation & energy 2012 takes place on the background of steadily growing Algerian imports of power and electro-technology.  According to ZVEI-the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association, Algerian imports of power and electro-technology have increased by 14% in 2009, to 2.759 billion Euros, compared to 2.415 billion Euros in 2008 and 1.839 billion Euros in 2007. France, China, Italy, Spain and Germany have been the major supplier countries.

electro, automation & energy 2012 focuses on a B2B-audience of professionals from all over Algeria. With up to 70 % c-level attendees (CEOs and GMs; commercial, purchasing and technical directors; engineers), the event provides best possible opportunities for business!

Participating at the event is your opportunity to extend business contacts, highlight and introduce new technologies and services, build your customer base, generate new business leads and cultivate existing customer relationships.