Is Algeria a good country for electricity?

Algeria has the technical and financial capacity to meet the country's electricity needs, as well as the assets required for its energy transition. Significant efforts have been made to increase the production capacity, as evident in the development of the installed power generation capacity over the past decade.

What is Algeria's energy mix?

Despite the recent increase in renewable energy capacity and generation, ambitious targets, and investment plans, Algeria’s energy mix has remained predominantly fossil based. In 2021, almost all the energy produced in the country was derived from natural gas and oil products. The same applied to the type of power consumed.

How is electricity used in Algeria?

Electricity can be generated in two main ways: by harnessing the heat from burning fuels or nuclear reactions in the form of steam (thermal power) or by capturing the energy of natural forces such as the sun, wind or moving water.

Why does Algeria produce so much energy?

The large energy production is due to the abundance of natural resources such as oil and natural gas, which are the main energy sources used in the country. In fact, despite Algeria’s ambitious renewable energy plans, clean energy sources remain largely untapped as of 2022.

How much electricity does Algeria produce in 2021?

Algeria produced 77.5 billion kilowatts of electricity in 2021, an increase compared to the previous years. In the period examined, electricity generation in the country generally grew. In comparison, 43 billion kilowatts were produced in 2010. The majority of electrical power produced in Algeria is consumed domestically.

Does Algeria use fossil fuels to generate electricity?

Algeria’s electric power sector primarily uses fossil fuel-derived sources for generation, comprising about 97% of total power capacity in Algeria (Figures 4 and 5). Algeria’s total electricity capacity nearly doubled between 2011 and 2020.