Financial or Socio-Economic Feasibility? Potential Assessment of Renewable Energy Investment in Algeria

This study examines the objectives behind Algerian government’s investment in renewable energy—whether decision is for financial or socio-economic feasibility. The applies Net Present Value (NPV) method to provide an answer. findings show that feasibility, rather than sought from energy. latter remains inappropriate criterion assessing a project’s success failure. are helpful future studies build on and will likely attract attention of policymakers Algeria.