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Does Tunisia have solar investment opportunities?

We are proud to present our second edition of findings on solar investment opportunities in Tunisia. This report highlights Tunisia’s enormous photovoltaic potential while reflecting Tunisian political and economic developments.

Why is solar energy important in Tunisia?

Solar energy also contributes to Tunisia’s economic development. Expanding the solar energy sector creates job opportunities in manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and research. It attracts foreign investments, particularly in large-scale solar projects like photovoltaic (PV) farms and concentrated solar power (CSP) plants.

How does Tunisia invest in the photovoltaic sector?

The Tunisian government is encouraging investment in the photovoltaic sector by covering 30% of the investment costs. In addition, STEG buys the surplus electricity produced.

How Teri support Tunisia's energy sector?

The multi-year support to Tunisia’s energy sector, particularly to increase renewable energy generation, has been financed by both the TERI Anchor Trust Fund and the Compact with Africa Trust Fund – an associated Trust Fund to the TERI Umbrella program.

Who is building TuNur solar power in Tunisia?

Currently, the British group NurEnergie (Figure 5) is planning to build the 4.5 GW TuNur solar power project in the governorate of Kebili, an integrated solar energy project linking Tunisia's sunny desert to European electricity markets.

Is Tunisia achieving a 30% renewable electricity production target?

The country has established a target of 30% renewable electricity production by 2030 in the Tunisian Solar Plan, first published in 2009 and revised in 2012. To enable renewable energy development, the Tunisian government passed Law No. 12 on renewable electricity production in 2015.