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Boukhalfa Yaici, General Director of the Green Energy Cluster Algeria to Eco Times: "Algeria plans to produce biogas from household waste"

Boukhalfa Yaici, General Director of the Green Energy Cluster Algeria to Eco Times: "Algeria plans to produce biogas from household waste"

In this interview, Boukhalfa Yaici specifies the purpose of the call for tenders from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies regarding the study on the promotion of renewable energies off-grid, discusses the importance of off-grid in the development of renewable energies in Algeria, as well as the issue of integrating renewable energy into the Sonelgaz network.

Aug 11, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
Rising Temperatures and Declining River Water Levels Double Europe's Troubles

Rising Temperatures and Declining River Water Levels Double Europe's Troubles

Warnings have increased in Europe about the consequences of rising temperatures and declining river levels, which could exacerbate the challenges facing the continent's economies. The German Inland Navigation Association warned today, Monday, that parts of the Rhine River may soon become impassable, as water levels continue to drop due to rising summer temperatures and lack of rainfall. Water levels have reached record lows since the end of July, while Germany, like other areas in Europe, is facing a series of heatwaves. Shipping vessels have managed to continue transporting goods along the river that runs through the industrial heart of Europe's largest economy, but with lower loads and higher costs. The association warned...

Aug 10, 2026al24news.dz
Sustainability & Green Economy
Renewable energies: The large solar project continues

Renewable energies: The large solar project continues

The renewable energy market is undergoing significant changes. Indeed, after a record year in 2025 marked by purchases of photovoltaic equipment nearing 2.1 gigawatts (GW), compared to only 350 megawatts (MW) in 2024, Algeria is experiencing a noticeable slowdown in its imports at the beginning of 2026. They have decreased by 46% in the first half of the current year, equivalent to a drop of 390 MW, according to figures from the specialized platform 'Attaqa'.

Aug 9, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Wool, leather and medicinal plants: New investment opportunities in the steppe

Wool, leather and medicinal plants: New investment opportunities in the steppe

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries have published a 'Notebook of opportunities for responsible agricultural investment' dedicated to the regions of Djelfa and Ouled Djellal. Conducted by researcher Ali Daoudi, the study highlights three underutilized sectors: wool, leather, and aromatic and medicinal plants (AMP), presented as levers for economic diversification and job creation, particularly for rural women.

Aug 9, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Economic Policy
Voluntary National Report 2026 – Agenda 2030: Resilience and Great Ambitions

Voluntary National Report 2026 – Agenda 2030: Resilience and Great Ambitions

With four years to go before the deadline set by the United Nations' Agenda 2030, Algeria aims to make economic diversification, energy transition, and institutional modernization the main levers of its development. Presented as part of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum, the Voluntary National Report 2026 outlines the progress made since 2015 and highlights the economic challenges that remain to be addressed.

Aug 6, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
Fenoughil (Adrar): The Bet on Modernity in the South

Fenoughil (Adrar): The Bet on Modernity in the South

Located about thirty kilometers south of the capital of the Adrar wilaya, the municipality of Fenoughil is now establishing itself as a key player in Saharan development. Long perceived as a mere oasis stop along National Road 6, this local authority is undergoing a profound transformation. Oasis ambitions Between the preservation of its rich traditional hydro-agricultural heritage and the integration of modern economic dynamics, Fenoughil is leveraging its geographical specificities to open up to new horizons of growth. Between palm groves and mode...

Aug 6, 2026ecotimesdz.com