Algeria - A Future Supplier of Electricity from Renewable Energies for Europe? Algeria's Perspective and Current European Approaches

  • Project no.2241
  • Duration 12/2009 - 10/2010

In the present discussion about the role of renewable energies in a future European energy supply scheme, certain scenarios, such as Desertec and the Mediterranean Solar Plan, envision the exploitation of the substantial North African solar and wind energy potentials in order to supply Europe with green electricity. In greater detail, these concepts propose the installation of large-scale solar power plants and wind parks as well as an intercontinental power grid in order to transport the electricity to Europe.

In spite of these promising initiatives it needs to be underlined that such concepts are based almost exclusively on generalist technico-economic studies that represent the European outlook on these projects. When it comes to more detailed, country-specific issues, a thorough investigation is still missing. It is the aim of this study to overcome this deficit by providing first insights into the particular situation and position of one North African country, Algeria. Due to its geographical situation and strategic position within the energy sector, Algeria is very likely to play a key role in a future trans-Mediterranean renewable electricity supply scheme. The study sets out to examine the following research questions:

  • How is Algeria regarded by the European proponents of the renewable electricity export scenarios?
  • What are the technology options for Algeria to generate renewable electricity and transmit it to the European Union?
  • What is the current institutional, legal and regulatory framework for these projects in Algeria?
  • What is the position of the relevant Algerian actors?
  • To what extent are renewable electricity exports in line with the strategic development goals of the country?

An interdisciplinary team of both Algerian and European researchers has been set up to examine these questions.


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