Massive integration of renewable energies in the Algerian electricity system: Integration factors and evaluation methodology

In the framework of energy, transition aimed diversifying resources; Algeria has planned a significant development of renewable energies. The goal is to meet 27% of the demand for electricity by 2030 from RES. To achieve this goal, a national program of 22,000 MW, consisting mainly of photovoltaic and wind power plants (62% in photovoltaic and 23% in wind) and solar thermal (9%) was decided in 2015. The integration of these RES capacities within the national electricity system requires technical and economic assessments in order to identify potential constraints in planning, operation and control of electrical system and if necessary to evaluate the needs in grid reinforcements enable to insure the integration of these installations in accordance with the security and continuity of service criteria.