Algerian energy transition minister Ziane Ben Attou says a 1GW solar PV tender that was meant to be launched in June is now almost ready with the project’s “terms of reference to be made public in October.” The minister told parliament late last month that a tender for the project, which is set to be split across 10 provinces, would be launched by the end of the year.
Algeria says it plans to add 1GW annually to meet its target of reaching 15GW renewables capacity by 2035. But the country’s difficult regulatory environment and debilitating bureaucracy have hampered progress (MEES, 29 January). (CONTINUED - 382 WORDS)