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.

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 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.

Why is Tunisia launching a 120MW solar project?

“The Government is expressing its firm commitment to successfully develop the 120MW Kairouan PV Solar project, which represents a significant step forward in the country’s energy transition,” said Tunisia’s Head of Government, Ahmed Hachani.

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.

Can Tunisia unlock its solar potential?

However, to date, Tunisia has fallen short of its intermediate solar PV targets. While setting out key information for potential investors in Tunisian solar, the report offers a number of policy recommendations to unlock Tunisia’s solar potential, including: