Current Status, Scenario, and Prospective of Renewable Energy in Algeria: A Review

Younes Zahraoui, Mohammed Reyasudin Basir Khan, Ibrahim AlHamrouni, Saad Mekhilef and Mahrous Ahmed
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Younes Zahraoui: British Malaysian Institute, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Bt. 8, Jalan Sungai Pusu, Selangor 53100, Malaysia
Mohammed Reyasudin Basir Khan: School of Engineering, Manipal International University, No. 1, Persiaran MIU, Putra Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Ibrahim AlHamrouni: British Malaysian Institute, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Bt. 8, Jalan Sungai Pusu, Selangor 53100, Malaysia
Saad Mekhilef: Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
Mahrous Ahmed: Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 9, 1-28

Abstract: Energy demand has been overgrowing in developing countries. Moreover, the fluctuation of fuel prices is a primary concern faced by many countries that highly rely on conventional power generation to meet the load demand. Hence, the need to use alternative resources, such as renewable energy, is crucial in order to mitigate fossil fuel dependency, while ensuring reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Algeria—being the largest county in Africa—has experienced a rapid growth in energy demand over the past decade due to the significant increase in residential, commercial, and industry sectors. Currently, the hydrocarbon-rich nation is highly dependent on fossil fuels for electricity generation, with renewable energy only having a small contribution to the country’s energy mix. However, the country has massive potential for renewable energy generation, such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and hydropower. Therefore, the government aims to diversify away from fossil fuels and promote renewable energy generation through policies and renewable energy-related programs. The country’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Development Plan focuses on large scale solar, wind generation as well as geothermal and biomass technologies. This paper provides an update on the current energy position and renewable energy status in Algeria. Moreover, this paper discusses renewable energy (RE) policies and programs that aim to increase the country’s renewable energy generation and its implementation status.

Keywords: Algeria; renewable energy; solar; wind; biomass; hydro; geothermal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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