Can Tunisia build a large-scale solar project?

Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has kicked off a new procurement exercise for large-scale solar. Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has launched a tender for the construction of several large-scale PV projects with a combined capacity of 200 MW.

Does Tunisia have a solar plan?

To face the problem of energy dependence and to fight against climate change, Tunisia launched the Tunisian Solar Plan in 2009. As previously mentioned, the country aims to install 1 GW of renewable energy to provide 12% of the country's energy needs by 2020. Its long-term objective is to achieve 3.8 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Does Tunisia have a strong solar energy potential?

Moreover, it characterises the country’s energy context, relevant stakeholders, as well as regulatory framework for investment. The research finds that Tunisia has strong solar energy potential, which the government increasingly harnesses.

What is the productivity of photovoltaic systems in Tunisia?

Given these favourable conditions, the productivity of photovoltaic systems in Tunisia is very high. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) Global Atlas, annual electricity production from PV systems ranges from 1,450 kWh per kilowatt peak (kWp) in the northwest to 1,830 kWh/kWp in the extreme southeast.

How many solar PV projects are available in Tunisia?

In May 2018, Tunisia also decided to launch a tender for five solar PV projects in the framework of the “concession regime” totalling 500 MW, which were also open to international companies. In November 2018, sixteen national and international developers have been pre-qualified for this tender. These projects will be

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.