Tunisia Photovoltaic Module Project

Is Tunisia building a solar power plant?

Tunisia has commenced construction on two 10 MW solar projects in Kasserine Governorate, developed by energy firms Qair and Mazarine. In September 2024, the country also began building a 50 MW solar plant in Tozeur, a TND 135 million project led by Norway’s Scatec and Toyota subsidiary Aeolus.

Will Tunisia install 1.7GW of new renewable power capacity?

Tunisia plans to award contracts for 1.7GW of new renewable power capacity. Image: Voltalia. Tunisia has announced the winners of tenders for over 500MW of solar capacity, part of a series of tenders to install 1.7GW of new renewable power capacity.

Who financed the AMEA power project in Tunisia?

The USD 86 million project is financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The project was initially awarded to AMEA Power through an internationl tender program that was launched by Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry and SMEs.

How much money does Tunisia need to invest in renewable power?

Figures from Enerdata suggest that Tunisia will need to invest around US$300 million a year until 2030 to reach a threshold of 500MW of annual renewable capacity additions, if it is to hit its target of accounting for 35% of power generation with renewable power.

How did AMEA power get a 120mwp project in Tunisia?

The project was initially awarded to AMEA Power through an internationl tender program that was launched by Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry and SMEs. This 120MWp project is the first project under the concession regime to reach financial close.

Why is Tunisia getting a power purchase agreement?

Furthermore it will support the country in reducing its dependence on oil and gas imports. The Concession Agreement and the 20-year Power Purchase Agreements with the Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz (STEG) were signed in June 2021, and then ratified by the Government of Tunisia in May 2022.