Minister Announces National Plan to Reach 50% of Electricity from Solar by 2035

The Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Salah Zouari, announced a national plan targeting 35% of electricity production from solar energy by 2030 and 50% by 2035.

The government strategy aims to raise the share of solar energy to 50% by 2035 to reduce dependence on imported Algerian natural gas.

Official data show that the share of alternative energy sources has not exceeded 9% of total electricity production as of July last year.

The ministry focuses on accelerating the completion of solar power generation plants to meet national needs and achieve energy transition.