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Electricity demand in Algeria rises by 4.5% annually

February 14, 2026اقتصاد – الشروق أونلاينechoroukonline.comTranslated from Arabic
Electricity demand in Algeria rises by 4.5% annually

Electricity demand in Algeria is expected to rise at an annual rate of 4.5% until 2030, driven by economic growth, population expansion, and increased need for cooling to cope with extreme heat waves, while natural gas plants remain the main source of generation, accounting for 99% of the mix. According to a recent report from the International Energy Agency, Algeria recorded a 5.4% increase in electricity consumption in 2025 compared to the previous year, with a historical peak electricity consumption of 20.628 gigawatts on July 23 of last year, amid exceptional heat waves that affected demand. Read the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

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