For Tunisia, the measure of success will be whether projects like Kairouan become the norm rather than the exception. If replicated at scale, solar
In October 2024, Tunisia launched a new tender to procure 200 MW of large-scale solar, with submissions due by Jan. 15, 2025.
The projects were selected under a 1.7 GW renewable energy tender. The ministry said the lowest awarded rate was $0.03183/kWh. Tunisia is
Nonetheless, Tunisia has abundant solar and wind energy resources, with an estimated production potential of 320 gigawatts (GW) compared to the current peak national demand of
Advertisement Tunisia''s Ministry of Energy and Mines has launched a tender for the construction of a 300 MW solar farm and a 150MW/540MWh of
Anglo-Tunisian group SoleCrypt announced plans for a 60 MW PV plant in Tozeur, part of a broader initiative to connect eventually to the Medusa
Tunisia''s renewable energy push is finally translating into operational projects, with over 1.5 GW of utility-scale solar in the pipeline. New market entrants are introducing cross-border
Furthermore, it is Tunisia''s first solar project above 100 MW in size and first under the country''s concession regime. The regime is a legal framework
Further tenders for additional capacities are planned before the end of the year. In October 2024, a new large-scale solar tender was launched, seeking 200 MW of additional capacity, with the
Tunisia is set to host a 130 MW photovoltaic solar power plant financed by Japan under its Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). The project was selected in February 2026 to receive funding
The first large scale solar power plant of a 10MW capacity, co-financed by KfW and NIF (Neighbourhood Investment Facility) and implemented
In March, the Tunisian government granted licenses for four new utility-scale projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW. The projects were selected under a 1.7 GW renewable energy
It is Tunisia''s first solar project above 100 MW in size and first under the country''s concession regime, a legal framework designed to attract private, large-scale energy investors, to
Renewable energy in Tunisia Tunisia has significant potential for renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power. However, the country is still heavily dependent on fossil gas for electricity
The Tunisia authorities plan to allocate 1 GW of installed solar power through two different procurement exercises, spread across 10 projects.
The Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy said construction projects are making tangible progress under both the concession and authorization frameworks, which structure large-scale solar
Tunisia approved 2 GW of wind and 350 MW of solar projects for 2026, aiming to cut its energy deficit and boost clean power. Key sites include
The project is the largest solar and battery storage development in Africa and marks a key step in Egypt''s shift toward cleaner energy, while strengthening energy security, supporting local
Tunisia has commissioned the first solar power plant to exceed 100 megawatts of installed capacity. The 120MWp Kairouan solar power plant, located in the Kairouan Governorate in
Tunisia is advancing utility-scale solar through a series of tenders, including the latest procurement round launched in January 2023. It previously
The pathways to sustainable wind energy sector development is analyzed and discussed. Additionally, the wind energy research status in Tunisia is presented and the gaps in research are
The Africa Solar Industry Association''s (AFSIA) project database states Tunisia has 728.8 MW of operational solar capacity. With Amea Power''s
This landmark project will be the first large-scale privately financed grid-connected solar independent power producer in the country and will support the government of Tunisia''s goal to
Tunisia needs more than solar and wind energy to achieve sustainable full energy self-sufficiency.
The Tunisian Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has granted development licenses for four solar PV projects in Tunisia, with a combined
Tunisia is finally accelerating the deployment of its large-scale photovoltaic (PV) sector after years of slow progress, with construction now underway across multiple major projects, PV-Magazine
UAE-based developer AMEA power and the government of Tunisia have commissioned the country''s largest solar project in Kairouan. The 120 MW project is expected to generate
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