Algeria hopes to expand its energy sector beyond the ubiquitous oil wells.

Algeria to build $100m solar factory as Desertec beckons

Algeria’s state-controlled electricity and gas company Sonelgaz says it is building a solar-module factory, as the Sahara-bound country looks for a foothold in the solar bonanza shaping up across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Published: Monday, November 23 2009 | Last updated: Tuesday, November 24 2009