Algeria's potential to supply Europe with dispatchable solar electricity via HVDC links: Assessment and proposal of scenarios

The idea of exporting dispatchable solar electricity from the North African region to Europe is still the subject of several bilateral meetings, workshops, and conferences, despite doubts and previous failures with the Desertec concept. Given that each North African country has its own privacy polic...

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Published in:Energy reports 2024-06, Vol.11, p.39-54
Main Authors: Benasla, Mokhtar, Boukhatem, Imane, Allaoui, Tayeb, Berkani, Abderrahmane, Korba, Petr, Sevilla, Felix Rafael Segundo, Belfedel, Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Desertec
Energy policy
Energy transition
European system
HVDC
Renewable energy
Transmission planning
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Summary:The idea of exporting dispatchable solar electricity from the North African region to Europe is still the subject of several bilateral meetings, workshops, and conferences, despite doubts and previous failures with the Desertec concept. Given that each North African country has its own privacy policy, energy strategy, and distinct approach to the concept of renewable energy exports, while the potential of renewable energy sources varies from country to country, it would be very helpful to assess the potential and export opportunities of each country. In this respect, this paper focuses on the potential of Algeria. Several key factors that can make Algeria an attractive place to supply Europe with dispatchable solar electricity have been identified and discussed. The factors have been identified from the European perspective and can be used to analyze the potentials of neighboring countries. The barriers that could impede the export of dispatchable solar electricity from Algeria to Europe have also been identified. Based on certain given criteria, the paper provides some scenarios of possible solar electricity import corridors from Algeria to Europe. This work is timely as the Algerian government has expressed interest in exporting its surplus electricity to Europe and is studying an electricity interconnection project with Italy.
ISSN:2352-4847
2352-4847
DOI:10.1016/j.egyr.2023.11.039