Tunisia Solar Hydraulics

Does Tunisia have solar energy?

Solar energy has great potential on the African continent. On average, Tunisia has solar resources of over 3,000 hours/year, with some regions enjoying more sunshine than others. Most regions in the south of the country have more than 3,200 hours of sunshine a year, with peaks of 3,400 hours a year in the Gulf of Gabès (south-east).

What are the applications of solar energy in Tunisia?

The applications of solar energy in Tunisia are diverse. Solar PV systems are increasingly installed in residential, commercial, and industrial settings to generate electricity. Large-scale solar farms, such as the Tozeur photovoltaic plant, feed into the national grid, enhancing energy availability.

Can Tunisia harness solar energy?

Abstract: Solar energy holds immense potential for Tunisia, a country blessed with abundant sunshine. With an average of over 3,000 hours of sunlight annually, Tunisia is ideally positioned to harness solar power to meet its energy demands sustainably.

Which companies are building solar projects in Tunisia?

The latter companies already have a footprint in Tunisia, with Voltalia announcing plans to build a 130MW solar project in the country in May, and Scatec collaborating with Aeolus to build a 120MW project i n August. The second tender calls for two projects of unspecified capacity in Hechain, Gabes governate and Khobna, Sidi Bouzid governate.