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The German-Algerian Energy Partnership

Algeria and Germany have decided in 2015 to intensify their bilateral energy cooperation, so as to promote the use of renewable energy sources and the improvement of energy efficiency in industry. Their common aim is to shape both countries’ energy futures in a way that maximizes benefits for citizens, environment and businesses.

We facilitate high-level political dialogue, exchange of good practices, technical advice and business meetings - and communicate about the energy transition.

Facts & Figures

Country Surface

Algeria and Germany are among the biggest countries in their respective regions. As the biggest country on the African continent, Algeria’s surface exceeds Germany’s by more than six times. This brings along challenges for energy infrastructure, but also potential for distributed energy solutions, for which Germany has significant experience to share.

2382 Square kilometre
Algeria
357 Square kilometre
Germany

Source: World Bank 2017

Solar Irradiation

Algeria’s solar irradiation is about double of Germany’s, giving it a particularly high potential for energy production from solar energy. Algeria is pursuing ambitious plans to fully seize this potential and cooperating with Germany in order to benefit from its long experience in implementing solar energy projects.

2650 kWh per sqm per year
Algeria
1200 kWh per sqm per year
Germany

Sources: Algeria: Ministry of Energy, Germany: Agency for Renewable Energies

Algeria: Ministry of Energy

Germany: Agency for Renewable Energies, Erneuerbare Energien 2030 – Potenzialatlas Deutschland (German)

Population

Germany’s population is about the double of Algeria’s. However, Algeria’s population growth rate (1.8 p.a.) is more than the double of Germany’s (0.2 p.a.), challenging local infrastructure, and especially energy supply infrastructure.

42 Million
Algeria
83 Million
Germany

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2017

About the Energy Partnership

Germany and Algeria decided in 2015 to further enhance and deepen their energy sector collaboration, establishing the bilateral Energy Partnership.

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By virtue of its favourable situation with abundant solar and wind energy and its ambitious targets for increased exploitation of renewable energy sources, Algeria is an attractive partner for Germany.
Rainer Baake Former State secretary, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

What we can do for you

Support Political Dialogue

The Algerian-German Energy Partnership is a platform supporting a high-level intergovernmental dialogue on energy matters. We prepare and facilitate high-level meetings. We organize the exchange between relevant institutions in Germany and Algeria.

Promote Best-Practice Exchange

To learn from one another is key to the Algerian-German Energy Partnership. We arrange and accompany expert delegations, organise workshops and trainings-on-the-job. All for the sake of promoting what is already there: best-practice.

Connect Business and Politics

We build bridges between politics and business, facilitate access to decision-makers and help you make your position being heard in the partnership countries.

Enhance Energy Transition Communication

Clear communication translates undertakings into understanding. As ambassadors of the energy transition we communicate the Energiewende through various channels. Here and there. Online and offline.

Milestones

Through the joint efforts of Algerian and German actors, our partnership continues to enhance bilateral exchanges and supports the transformation of our energy systems.

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Partners

An Initiative by

German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

The central task of the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is to reinvigorate the social market economy, allowing it to stay innovative…

Ministère de l’Energie de la République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire

The Ministry for Energy is in charge of setting the legal, regulatory and administrative framework for production and use of the national fossil and…

Implemented by

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work. It is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas and works in more than 120 countries.

In Cooperation with

Federal Foreign Office

The Federal Foreign Office represents Germany’s interests to the world. It promotes international exchange and offers protection and assistance to…

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety is in charge of protecting German citizens from environmental damage…

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development works to encourage economic development through international cooperation and…

Ministère des Affaires Etrangères

The Ministère des Affaire Etrangères is the Algerian Federal Ministry for External Affairs. It is representing Algerian interests abroad, working to…

Commission de Régulation de l’Electricité et du Gaz (CREG)

Created in 2005, CREG is the Algerian national regulator in charge of ensuring competition and transparency on the national electricity and gaz…

Agence pour la Rationalisation de l’Utilisation de l’Energie (APRUE)

APRUE is the Algerian national agency for energy efficiency. Its principal mission is to implement national policies for rational use of energy, in…

Sonelgaz

Sonelgaz is the Algerian state-owned utility, in charge of electricity and gas distribution. One of its missions is to promote renewable energies in…

Sonatrach

Established in 1963, Sonatrach is Algeria’s traditional oil and gas company as well as the largest African company.

KfW

KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau) is the world’s largest national development bank

German-Algerian Chamber of Commerce (AHK)

Established in 2005, the German-Algerian Chamber of Commerce is promoting bilateral economic relations, assisting German companies interested in the…

Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI)

GTAI is the German national institution for promotion of foreign investment and international trade. It furnishes information and assistance to German…

PTB

PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt) is the German national institute for metrology. Its international cooperation department is implementing…