- Government plans to increase renewable energy capacity.
- The solar project will have an installed capacity of 3800MW
The Tunisian government plans to accelerate the diversification of its electricity mix through solar energy. By 2030, the country wants to develop an installed solar capacity of 3,800MW, relying on structural reforms.
At a recent workshop on the theme of renewable energy, the Tunisian Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines, Neila Nouira Gongi, announced the establishment of a national strategy for solar energy. The government’s goal is to develop an installed capacity of 3,800MW of solar energy.
In 2018, Tunisia had an installed capacity of 5,476MW. This park, mainly made up of thermal power plants, is a large consumer of natural gas. However, given the decline in natural gas production, high dependence on fuel now poses a serious problem for electricity production.
According to the National Agency for Energy Management (ANME), 97% of electricity is produced from natural gas, and the share of renewable energy has not exceeded 3%. The expected project aligns with the objectives of the Tunisian Solar Plan (PST). Under the TSP, the Tunisian government launched tenders for 1,100MW, including 500MW concession contracts, 400MW authorization system, and 200MW in self-generation system.