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Solar & wind farms in Algeria
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Algeria tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
461 MW
#81 of 222 countries
Solar PV + CSP
451 MW
#69 worldwide
Onshore wind
10 MW
#105 for wind
Under construction
2.2 GW
planned: 2.2 GW
Facilities tracked
81
all statuses
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Algeria has 461 MW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 81 tracked facilities, ranking #81 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Solar dominates: 98% of the operating capacity (451 MW) comes from solar parks, against 10 MW of wind.
The pipeline is substantial: 2.2 GW under construction and 2.2 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 962% of today’s operating fleet.
About 73 MW (16%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2016, with 201 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Laghouat (60 MW), Adrar (56 MW), Djelfa (53 MW).
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See also: Algeria energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Algeria
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Kheneg solar farm | Solar PV | 60 MW | 2016 | Laghouat, Laghouat | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Ain El Ibel Solar | Solar PV | 53 MW | 2016 | Ain El Ibel, Djelfa | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Ain Skhouna Solar | Solar PV | 30 MW | 2016 | Ain Sekhouna, Saïda | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| HPC Ouargla solar farm | Solar PV | 30 MW | 2017 | El Hadjira, Ouargla | Sonelgaz SpA |
| El-Abiodh solar farm | Solar PV | 23 MW | 2016 | El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh, El Bayadh | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Adrar Solar Plant | Solar PV | 20 MW | 2015 | Adrar, Adrar | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Ain El Mehl Solar | Solar PV | 20 MW | 2017 | Ain El Mehl, M'Sila | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Hassi R'Mel ISCC Power Station solar farm | Concentrated solar | 20 MW | 2011 | Tilghemt, Hassi R'mel | New Energy Algeria (NEAL) |
| Sedrate Leghzal Solar | Solar PV | 20 MW | 2016 | Naâma, Naâma | Sonelgaz SpA |
| Oued El Kebrit solar farm | Solar PV | 15 MW | 2016 | Oued El Kebrit, Souk Ahras | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Tamanrasset solar farm | Solar PV | 12 MW | 2017 | Tamanrasset, Tamanrasset | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Zaouiet Kounta District solar project | Solar PV | 11 MW | 2017 | Adrar | — |
| Telagh solar farm | Solar PV | 11 MW | 2017 | Telagh, Sidi Bel Abbès | Sonelgaz SpA |
| Bir Rebaa Solar PV Plant | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2018 | — | Eni SpA |
| Bordj Badji Mokhtar Solar Hybrid Plant | Solar PV | 10 MW | 2024 | Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Bordj Badji Mokhtar | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Kabertene wind farm | Onshore wind | 10 MW | 2014 | Kabertene, Adrar | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Tindouf solar project | Solar PV | 9.8 MW | 2023 | — | — |
| Timimoun District solar project | Solar PV | 9.6 MW | 2017 | Timimoun Province | — |
| Charouine District solar project | Solar PV | 9.2 MW | 2023 | Timimoun Province | — |
| Tinduf Tinduf Disctrict solar project | Solar PV | 8.8 MW | 2024 | Tinduf, Tinduf | — |
| El Borma District solar project | Solar PV | 7.1 MW | 2024 | Ouargla | — |
| D'In Salah District solar project | Solar PV | 6 MW | 2017 | In Salah | — |
| Adrar solar project | Solar PV | 5.9 MW | 2017 | Adrar | — |
| In Guezzam District solar project | Solar PV | 5.9 MW | 2021 | In Guezzam | — |
| Reggane District solar project | Solar PV | 5.8 MW | 2017 | Adrar | — |
| Tabelbala solar project | Solar PV | 5.1 MW | 2023 | Beni Abbes | — |
| Djanet District solar project II | Solar PV | 4.7 MW | 2021 | Djanet | — |
| In Amenas District solar project | Solar PV | 3.8 MW | 2021 | Illizi | — |
| Djanet District solar project I | Solar PV | 3.6 MW | 2017 | Djanet | — |
| Makman Ben Ammar Makman Ben Amer District solar project | Solar PV | 3.5 MW | 2024 | Makman Ben Ammar, Naâma | — |
| Tinzaouaten District solar project | Solar PV | 3.4 MW | 2022 | In Guezzam | — |
| Tsabit District solar project | Solar PV | 3.4 MW | 2017 | Adrar | — |
| Batna solar farm | Solar PV | 2.8 MW | 2017 | Batna | Shariket Kahraba wa Taket Moutadjadida SPA (SKTM) |
| Bordj Badji Mokhtar District solar project | Solar PV | 2.8 MW | 2021 | Bordj Badji Mokhtar | — |
| Ghardaia Ghardaia District solar project | Solar PV | 2.6 MW | 2017 | Ghardaia, Ghardaia | — |
| Souk Tlata Bab El Assa District solar project | Solar PV | 1 MW | 2017 | Souk Tlata, Tlemcen | — |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biskra solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 450 MW | 2026 | Leghrous, Biskra |
| Hassi Delaa solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 362 MW | 2028 | Hassi Delaa, Laghouat |
| Laghouat (Özgün İnşaat) solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 362 MW | 2026 | Laghouat, Laghouat |
| Foulia solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 300 MW | 2026 | Foulia, El Oued |
| El Oued solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 280 MW | 2026 | El Oued |
| Tamacine solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 250 MW | 2028 | Tamacine, Tougourt |
| Fadel solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 220 MW | — | Fadel, Banta |
| M'Sila solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 220 MW | — | M'Sila |
| Béchar solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 200 MW | 2026 | Béchar, Béchar |
| Gara Djebilet Mine solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 200 MW | 2026 | Tindouf |
| Laghouat solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 200 MW | — | Laghouat |
| Tendla solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 200 MW | — | Tendla, M'ghaier |
| Boumagueur solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 150 MW | — | Boumagueur, Batna |
| Seggana solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 150 MW | — | Seggana, Batna |
| Touggort solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 150 MW | — | Touggort |
| Ain Beida solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 100 MW | — | Ain Beida, Ouargla |
| BB Arreidj solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 80 MW | — | BB Arreidj |
| Banta (Sonelgaz) solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 80 MW | — | Banta |
| Barika solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 80 MW | — | Barika, Batna |
| Ghardaia solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 80 MW | 2028 | Ghardaia |
Top regions (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Algeria?
The largest operating solar facility in Algeria in this dataset is El Kheneg solar farm (Laghouat, Laghouat), with about 60 MW, in operation since 2016.
What is the largest wind farm in Algeria?
The largest operating wind facility is Kabertene wind farm (Kabertene, Adrar), at about 10 MW, operating since 2014.
How much solar capacity does Algeria have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 451 MW in operation in Algeria (#69 worldwide in this atlas), plus 2.2 GW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Algeria have?
10 MW of wind farms are operating (10 MW onshore), ranking #105 in this atlas, with 0 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Algeria?
81 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 73 solar PV, 3 onshore wind and 5 concentrated solar.
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Nearby countries
Egypt 6.1 GWMorocco 2.5 GWWestern Sahara 919 MWLibya 500 MWTunisia 446 MWSudan 67 MW