Scalable Procurement Contract for Solar Containers in Algeria

Who won a solar PV tender in Algeria?

ALGIERS, March 25, 2024 – The government of Algeria has unveiled the winners of two solar PV tenders, the first launched in 2021 and the second held last year, totalling 3 GW, PV Magazine reported on Monday. Contracts were awarded by Algerian gas and electricity utility Sonelgaz.

How many solar PV projects are there in Algeria?

The capacity was allocated as part of a 1 GW solar PV tender launched in July 2023 and a 2 GW solar PV tender initiated in February 2023. The 2 GW tender will see the development 15 solar PV projects, with capacities ranging from 80 MW to 220 MW, in 12 Wilayas (provinces) across Algeria. 14 contracts were signed for this tender with 8 bidders.

Is Sonelgaz re-tending solar projects in Algeria?

Sonelgaz has re-tendered three PV projects in Algeria totaling 520 MW, with sites in Kenadsa, Touggourt, and Tamacine, where initial earthworks have begun. The projects were previously awarded to a consortium of Italy’s Fimer and Algeria’s Cosider. From pv magazine France

How much does solar power cost in Algeria?

Algeria’s Hamdi Eurl won two 80 MW plants and domestic PV panel maker Zergoun, alongside Ozgun, secured 80 MW in Guerara. The 19 projects represent an investment of €1.8 billion ($1.96 billion) and the solar power prices proposed by the bidders ranged from €0.54/W to €0.81/W, with an average price of €0.625/W.