University Advocacy for 100% Renewable Energy Use in External Events and Activities
- Participation in Events
The University of Oum El Bouaghi takes part in the activities of Energy Cities Algeria (ECA), led by Ms. Amel Ferial Boudjabi, lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences. Further details are available in the ECA plan of action on its website.
Link: https://www.energy-cities-algeria.org/plan-dactions
- Participation in Press Conferences
Economic expert Mourad Kowachi to “Al Ittihad”: Algeria has become a significant energy player in the region.
Economic expert Mourad Kouachi argues that Algeria has become a significant energy player in the region. Having secured 12% of the European Union’s energy needs, including fossil fuels, Algeria now ranks among the EU’s largest energy suppliers, behind Russia and Norway. In an interview with “Al Ittihad,” Kouachi explained that Algeria has launched an energy transition strategy built on a diversified energy mix. He stressed that the government must increase investment in conventional fossil energy to honor its commitments to European customers, while at the same time investing in, and formulating a transition plan toward, alternative and renewable energy, particularly solar power and green hydrogen. This approach is consistent with the vision of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who calls for these two vital energy sources to be advanced at every council of ministers meeting.
On solar energy, Kouachi pointed to Algeria’s vast desert expanses and abundant sunshine, which place the country among the world’s leaders in hours of solar radiation. Harnessing this potential requires advanced, modern technologies, so Algeria needs partners with proven expertise in solar power and green hydrogen. He highlighted Germany as a leader in this field, particularly in solar technology, and recommended that Algeria invest through a partnership with Germany to exploit solar energy as a significant, forward-looking source of hard currency, with electricity generated for export to European and neighboring countries. He regards such a partnership as highly beneficial to both sides: Germany needs energy, especially amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine crisis, while Algeria needs German technology to develop alternative and renewable energy sources.