Tunisian solar energy storage investors

Which solar projects have been approved in Tunisia?

The Tunisian government has granted licenses to four PV projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW. The selected developers are Qair International, Voltalia, Toyota Tsusho and Scatec. Tunisia's Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, Fatima Al-Thabat Shibb, has approved four solar projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW.

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.

Why should Tunisia invest in solar energy?

With an average horizontal irradiation of around 1,850 kWh/m2/year, the country has abundant solar resources. These resources are promisingly being developed to strengthen Tunisia’s energy independence, while also being leveraged for exporting clean electricity to Europe, creating value and jobs locally.”

Is Tunisia ready for a large-scale solar project?

It previously completed a 500 MW solar tender in December 2019. In October 2024, Tunisia launched a new tender for 200 MW of large-scale solar, with submissions due by Jan. 15, 2025. Tunisia’s total solar capacity reached 506 MW by the end of 2023, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).