According to Algeria Press Service; Energy and Mining Minister Youcef Yousfi assured that Algeria is seeking its objective to produce in the 20 years to come, up to 40% of electricity needs from renewables, notably solar energy.
Further, the Minister stressed on the importance of utilization all renewable sources to meet the increasing demand on electricity on the long term. Adding, the government efforts in renewable energy field in 2011 have paid off with the establishment of hybrid plant to produce electricity from solar energy and natural gas and another solar plant which is under development.

Source: Algeria Press Services