Sonelgaz Renewable Energies issued a corrective announcement on 20 October 2026 regarding its tender for two wind power farms. These projects, which have a total capacity of 200 megawatts, are located in the provinces of Laghouat and Djelfa. The tender requires bidders to conduct feasibility studies for two 100-megawatt wind farms and their subsequent connection to the electricity grid. Boukhalfa Yais, Expert and General Manager of the Green Energy Cluster Algeria, emphasized the necessity of these technical assessments. "The study is essential, especially for costs and the speed and direction of the wind," Boukhalfa Yais stated. The updated documentation outlines the specific requirements for developers participating in this renewable energy initiative across the two Algerian provinces.
Project Scope and Requirements
Sonelgaz Renewable Energies designated the current project stage as the feasibility study phase. This period precedes the actual construction phase for the two wind power farms in Laghouat and Djelfa. Developers must complete these technical evaluations before any physical development begins on the sites.
The project follows the EPC model for its execution. Under this Engineering, Procurement, and Construction framework, the selected contractors will manage the design, equipment acquisition, and building processes. Sonelgaz Renewable Energies requires participants to adhere to these standardized procedures throughout the development lifecycle of the 200-megawatt initiative. The integration of these technical requirements serves to prepare the infrastructure for successful connection to the electricity grid in Algeria.
Technical Criteria for Bidders
Participating companies are required to submit documentation proving their previous experience in the renewable energy sector. Sonelgaz Renewable Energies mandates that each bidder must provide references for at least two completed feasibility studies. These prior projects must involve wind farms that each possess a minimum capacity of 20 megawatts. By setting these specific performance thresholds, Sonelgaz Renewable Energies intends to ensure that contractors possess the necessary technical background for the projects in Laghouat and Djelfa. Prospective developers must include these validated references within their tender submissions to qualify for the 200-megawatt initiative. The evaluation process will assess these credentials to confirm that all participants meet the established requirements before proceeding with the feasibility study phase for the wind power installations.
Submission Deadlines and Validity
Sonelgaz Renewable Energies set the deadline for submitting bids for the wind power projects in Laghouat and Djelfa for Wednesday, 25 November 2026. Interested contractors must ensure their proposals reach the designated authorities by 10:00 AM on that date.
The tender documentation specifies that all submitted bids remain valid for a period of 180 days starting from the date of submission. This validity timeframe requires participants to maintain their offered terms throughout the evaluation period managed by Sonelgaz Renewable Energies. Adherence to these temporal constraints is mandatory for all companies seeking to qualify for the 200-megawatt initiative. Failure to meet the 10:00 AM deadline or provide the required 180-day validity window will result in the disqualification of the bid.
