According to Algerian newspaper El Watan, Edielec is to open a 12MW manufacturing facility producing about 54,000 solar modules annually. The plant is to become operational in March.
CEO, Sid Ali Mokhefi has said the solar panels would be made using solar cells produced by Rouiba Eclairage, a subsidiary of Algerian state-owned electric and gas utility Sonelgaz SpA.
This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription
Unlock unlimited access for 12 whole months of distinctive global analysis
Photovoltaics International is now included.
- Regular insight and analysis of the industry’s biggest developments
- In-depth interviews with the industry’s leading figures
- Unlimited digital access to the PV Tech Power journal catalogue
- Unlimited digital access to the Photovoltaics International journal catalogue
- Access to more than 1,000 technical papers
- Discounts on Solar Media’s portfolio of events, in-person and virtual
Or continue reading this article for free
Mokhefi blames administrative and financial obstacles for the plant already being three months behind schedule, but hopes the reputation of Edielec will proceed itself and investors will come forward.