Hassi R'Mel integrated solar combined cycle power station

The Hassi R'Mel integrated solar combined cycle power station is an integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC) power station near Hassi R'Mel in Algeria. The plant combines a 25 MW parabolic trough concentrating solar power array, covering an area of over 180,000 m², in conjunction with a 130 MW combined cycle gas turbine plant, so cutting carbon emissions compared to a traditional power station.^[1] The output from the solar array is used in the steam turbine.

Arrays of parabolic troughs

The construction contract was signed on January 5, 2007^[1] and the plant was developed by New Energy Algeria (NEAL),^[2] a joint venture between Sonatrach, Sonelgaz, and SIM.

The station began producing electricity in June 2011. It was inaugurated July 14, 2011.^[3]

See also

• Renewable energy portal

• List of solar thermal power stations
• Solar thermal energy
• Yazd solar thermal power plant
• Solar power in Algeria