Working Visit of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research to EPST CDER
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Kamel Badari, conducted a working and inspection visit to the Renewable Energy Development Center (CDER) / Solar Equipment Development Unit of Bou Ismaïl on Monday, March 9, 2026. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by the Director of the CDER, Dr. Djilali Tassalit; the Director of the Solar Equipment Development Unit, Dr. Mohamed Abbas; the Deputy Director, Dr. Khaled Imessad; the Secretary General, Mr. Radouane Sahraoui; as well as the entire management team.
The visit proceeded according to the following program:
1. Visit to research laboratories specializing in desalination and brackish water treatment.
2. Inauguration and visit of the premises of the subsidiary of the Solar Equipment Development Unit: UDES ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS.
3. Presentation of the various commercial subsidiaries affiliated with EPST CDER.
4. Presentation of the CDER incubator, “INCUB-TECH,” including the services it provides.
5. Presentation of the Centre’s areas of expertise, in particular:
- The technological platform dedicated to water treatment;
- Quality control laboratories accredited by ALGERAC;
- The technological platform for testing and control of photovoltaic solar inverters.
6. Presentation of research project results, in particular:
- Mobile solar desalination system: development of a system with a production capacity of five (05) m³/day, designed for multiple applications (drinking water, agri-food industry, agriculture, etc.).
- Solar desalination system integrated into agriculture in desert areas: developed The Algerian National Grain Office to combat soil salinization in Saharan regions through the production of distilled water for irrigation.
- Photovoltaic power plant cleaning system: development of two automated models, including one utilizing treated wastewater, awarded the “Innovative Project” label in February 2026.
- Solar-powered wastewater treatment system: advanced tertiary treatment unit based on ultraviolet irradiation, tested at the Béni Mered wastewater treatment plant (Blida).
- 1 kW wind turbine: horizontal-axis wind turbine adapted to local conditions.
- Industrial heat production system: solution based on parabolic trough solar concentrators, intended in particular for textile industry applications.
- Intelligent public lighting management system: solar-powered system based on the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling remote control and energy savings estimated at 60–80%.
- Biogas production unit: recovery of organic waste and agri-food effluents through anaerobic digestion for the production of biomethane.
- Portable solar-powered medical storage unit: autonomous system enabling the preservation of pharmaceutical products, with operating autonomy exceeding 48 hours, particularly suited to remote areas.
- Individual 70-liter solar water heater: integrated storage system that can be easily incorporated into buildings.
At the end of the visit, the Minister commended the quality of the work carried out, as well as the innovative products developed by CDER and its units, emphasizing their importance for the development of renewable energy and the promotion of scientific research in support of the national economy.


















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