Tunisia''s road to solar energy now well mapped out
Faced with growing energy dependency, Tunisia is taking a decisive step forward in its commitment to renewable energy. On December 26, the Ministry of Industry, Mines and
Faced with growing energy dependency, Tunisia is taking a decisive step forward in its commitment to renewable energy. On December 26, the Ministry of Industry, Mines and
Tunisia has signed contracts for four solar photovoltaic projects totaling 500 MW, marking a significant milestone in its renewable energy ambitions. These projects are part of
In 2009, the Tunisian government adopted "Plan Solaire Tunisien" or Tunisia Solar Plan to achieve 4.7 GW of renewable energy
Tunisia has a target of generating 30% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. The south of the country, where our Adam and Tataouine power plants are located, is an ideal
Average global horizontal irradiation is between 4.2 kWh per m² per day in the north-west of Tunisia and 5.8 kWh per m² pd in the extreme south. Given these favourable conditions, the
The Tunisian Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has granted development licenses for four solar PV projects in Tunisia, with a combined capacity of 500 MW.
Tunisia has signed contracts for four photovoltaic projects, totaling 500 MW, as part of the initial phase of its 1.7 GW tender. Set to be operational by 2027, these projects aim to
In 2009, the Tunisian government adopted "Plan Solaire Tunisien" or Tunisia Solar Plan to achieve 4.7 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 which includes the use of solar
The Tunisian Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has granted development licenses for four solar PV projects in Tunisia, with a
Tunisia has signed contracts for four photovoltaic projects, totaling 500 MW, as part of the initial phase of its 1.7 GW tender. Set to
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 submarine cable, enhancing
Tunisia signed agreements with Scatec and Aeolus to build 50 MW solar plants in Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur. The €79 million projects aim to help Tunisia achieve 35% renewable
Average global horizontal irradiation is between 4.2 kWh per m² per day in the north-west of Tunisia and 5.8 kWh per m² pd in the extreme south.
Tunisia has a target of generating 30% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. The south of the country, where our Adam and
Tunisia signed agreements with Scatec and Aeolus to build 50 MW solar plants in Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur. The €79 million projects aim
On 16 December 2025, in the central Tunisian governorate of Kairouan, a 120-megawatt solar power plant was officially commissioned, marking the country''s largest operational solar
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