Does Tunisia have a solar power plant?

First utility-scale photovoltaic plant (10 MW, in Tozeur) was commissioned in 2019 on German money. Tunisia aims to generate 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The country currently gets only 3% to 6% of its electricity from renewable sources, mostly from wind and hydro. Solar energy capacity is at 35 megawatts (MW).

What is the Tunisian Solar Plan?

The Tunisian Solar Plan has been central in translating generation targets of 12% by 2022 and 30% by 2030 into actual capacity installations. From 360 MW installed by 2019, the plan identifies an additional 1 860 MW of renewables needed by 2022 and 3 815 MW by 2030.

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.

What is the Tunisian Solar Plan (TSP)?

The Tunisian Government is successfully implementing the Tunisian Solar Plan (TSP), developing renewable energy on a large scale and complying with the agreed climate protection contributions. The project provides policy advice with the support of national and international technical, financial and legal experts.

What are Tunisia's PPAs?

Tunisia’s PPAs fall into two groups: a) the authorisation regime, covering projects below 10 megawatts (MW) for solar and 30 MW for wind, awarded through simple tenders; and b) the concession regime, covering projects over 10 MW for solar and over 30 MW for wind, awarded via competitive concessions.

Is Tunisia a sustainable country?

Tunisia has an abundance of solar and wind resources, providing sustainable and cost-competitive options to meet growing energy demand. 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.