One of the world\u2019s first hybrid solar power plant is located at Hassi R\u2019Mel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The\u00a0Hassi R\u2019Mel integrated solar combined cycle power station\u00a0is one of world\u2019s first hybrid\u00a0power stations. The plant combines a 25\u00a0MW parabolic trough\u00a0concentrating solar power\u00a0array, covering an area of over 180,000\u00a0m2<\/sup>, in conjunction with a 130\u00a0MW\u00a0combined cycle gas turbine\u00a0plant, so cutting\u00a0carbon emissions\u00a0compared to a traditional power station. The gas turbine and steam cycle are fired by natural gas, with the steam turbine receiving additional solar-generated steam during the day. The plant began electricity production in June 2011.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWind Energy<\/h2>\n Algeria has promising wind energy potential of about 35 TWh\/year. Almost half of the country experience significant wind speed. The country\u2019s first wind farm is being built at Adrar with installed capacity of 10MW with substantial funding from state-utlity Sonelgaz. Two more wind farms, each of 20 MW, are to be developed during 2014- 2013. Studies will be led to detect suitable sites to realize the other projects\u00a0 during the period 2016-2030 for a power of\u00a0 about 1700 MW.<\/span><\/p>\nBiomass Energy<\/h2>\n Algeria has good biomass energy potential in the form of solid wastes, crop wastes and forestry residues. Solid waste is the best source of biomass potential in the country. According to the National Cadastre for Generation of Solid Waste in Algeria, annual generation of municipal wastes is more than 10 million tons. Solid wastes are usually disposed in open dumps or burnt wantonly. In recent time,\u00a0they are starting to use recycled jutebags<\/strong>\u00a0to minimize the impact of solid wastes.<\/p>\nConclusions<\/h2>\n Despite being a hydrocarbon-rich nation, Algeria is making concerted efforts to harness its renewable energy potential.<\/p>\n
Algeria\u2019s renewable energy program is one of the most progressive in the MENA region and the government is making all-out efforts to secure investments and reliable technology partners for ongoing and upcoming projects. It is expected that the country will emerge as a major player in international renewable energy arena in the coming years.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Program consists of generating 22,000 MW of power from renewable sources between 2011 and 2030, of which 12,000 MW will be meant for domestic consumption and the rest for export<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":1711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12,8,9,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-economy","category-health","category-science","category-the-algerian-sahara"],"yoast_head":"\n
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