
Energy transition: Algeria goes all in on solar
In response to the increase in national electricity consumption, which recorded a growth of 6.4% in 2024, the rationalization
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In response to the increase in national electricity consumption, which recorded a growth of 6.4% in 2024, the rationalization

Algeria is fully affected by the effects of climate change. In this regard, the Director General of the national agency for

Tomorrow, Thursday, in Algiers, the sixth high-level annual energy dialogue meeting between Algeria and the European Union will take place, aiming to assess cooperation in the energy sector and explore ways to develop it, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies.

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Dr. El Houari Tigersi, an economics professor at the University of Algiers, confirmed that water security is a strategic priority, pointing to improved rainfall and rising dam levels, with the importance of seawater desalination as a long-term solution, and the operation of five new plants with a production capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day for each plant, and the dissemination of the experience to the southern provinces. Tigersi praised during his appearance on the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the first radio channel the decision of the President of the Republic to generalize this experience to other regions of the country, especially the southern provinces, including the commencement of the construction of desalination plants in both Tamanrasset and Tindouf, considering this a strategic step to meet the needs of the population now and in the future. Watch...

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The German channel 'ARD' examined in a recent report the importance of importing green hydrogen for the German economy and the significant role that Algeria plays in the success of the 'South H2 Corridor' green hydrogen project. In this report, which was reviewed by 'Echorouk Online' and titled 'When Will Green Hydrogen from Algeria Reach Germany?', the German channel '1' highlighted the substantial efforts being made by Algeria to ensure the success of this strategic project, which connects Algeria to Germany via Tunisia, Italy, and Austria. Watch the full content on Echorouk Online.

The sixth annual high-level energy dialogue meeting between Algeria and the European Union will be held tomorrow Thursday in Algiers, aiming to assess cooperation in the energy sector and explore ways to develop it, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies. This meeting will be chaired by the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, and the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjoul, as well as the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, according to the same source.

Algeria is entering a new phase of transformation of its maritime transport and port infrastructure, placing decarbonization at the forefront.

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The Wali of Tindouf, Dahou Mustafa, revealed a significant progress in the works of the photovoltaic power station project in the Gara Djebilet area. In a statement to the public television today, Tuesday, Wali Mustafa confirmed that this major solar station, with a capacity of 205.19 megawatts, will be operational before the end of the current year, making it the second of its kind at the national level. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

To achieve a local integration rate exceeding 30 percent by 2026.