North Africa country, Algeria, is set to launch a partnership with China focused on transforming its renewable energy sector particularly regarding domestic solar panel manufacturing.
The Algerian Ministry of Industry announced on Monday that state-owned manufacturing group, Elec- El Djazaïr will sign a cooperation agreement with Chinese solar company, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd later this week.
The upcoming investment deal is expected to spark a new era of domestic solar panel production, supporting Algeria’s vision of expanding clean energy capacity, and transforming its renewable energy sector.
Minister of Industry Sifi Grieb hosted LONGi CEO Mr. Jin James to a meeting where he reiterated Algeria’s commitment to welcoming foreign investments that align with national priorities.
He said the Algerian government focuses on projects that build solid industrial foundations and encourage local participation.
“We fully support initiatives that create real industrial value and enhance local content, especially in areas vital to our energy and environmental future,” he stated.
Under the partnership, a cutting-edge manufacturing plant focused on producing high-efficiency solar photovoltaic panels will be set up in Algeria.
The two parties also discussed the possibility of establishing strategic partnerships with local operators and national research centers.
The goal is to develop innovative technological solutions and integrate research and development capabilities into the manufacturing process.
Algeria’s energy transition
Algeria plans to put into operation a series of solar power plants with a total capacity of 3.200 MW, starting late in 2025.
The project is part of the first phase of Algeria’s renewable energy program, which aims to add 3.5 GW of solar energy capacity by 2030.
These solar plants will be distributed across 20 sites with capacities ranging from 50 to 300 megawatts.
Among them, a 200 MW plant in Gara Djebilet will be destined to supply energy to a steel plant. The first units are expected to come online between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.
In 2024, Algeria’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Commission (CEREFE) projected a renewable energy installation capacity of approximately 4 GW in 2025.
