General Info
  • Population (million)
    36
  • Land Area (sq km)
    710850
  • GDP (million USD)
    118398
Power Generation Capacity by Fuel Type
  • Renewable Energy (%)
    33.9
  • Fossil Fuels (%)
    66.2
Wind Energy Statistics
  • Installed Capacity (MW)
    1458
  • Small Wind Capacity (kW)
    1000
  • Share of Wind - electricity generation (%)
    8.8
Policy & Regulations Overview

Ambitious targets for 2020 (42% Renewables), 53 % by 2030 with alternative paths to exceed this target

Wind Resources Overview

Officially listed at 25 GW but Significant Atlantic Trade Wind resources

Wind Industry Overview

SIEMENS-GAMESA 63% Market Share with Rotor Blade Factory (700 Jobs)
GE(Alstom) 20% Market Share
VESTAS 17% Market Share

Author

Khalid Benhamou

Company/Organization

Sahara Wind