Tunisia cabinet solar project bidding

Tunisia Signs Contracts for 500 MW of Solar Projects as Part

Tunisia''s renewable energy ambitions take a leap forward with new solar projects. Learn about the 500 MW of solar photovoltaic installations set to boost the country''s electricity

4 FAQs about Tunisia cabinet solar project bidding

How many solar projects are in Tunisia?

Tunisia previously awarded five solar photovoltaic projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW in five governorates: 200 MW in Tataouine, 50 MW in Tozeur, 50 MW in Sidi Bouzid, 100 MW in Kairouan and 100 MW in Gafsa. These projects are expected to come online from 2025.

How many wind projects will Tunisia have in 2025?

Tunisia’s Industry, Mines, and Energy Ministry also plans to receive bids for at least two wind projects, each with a capacity of 75 MW, by the end of March 2025, the statement adds. Tunisia has commenced construction on two 10 MW solar projects in Kasserine Governorate, developed by energy firms Qair and Mazarine.

Is Tunisia building a solar plant in 2024?

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. Tunisia has signed contracts for four photovoltaic projects, totaling 500 MW, as part of the initial phase of its 1.7 GW tender.

How much does a photovoltaic project cost in Tunisia?

Tunisia has selected four photovoltaic projects totalling 500 MW in the first phase of the 1,700 MW call for tenders, with the best tariff being 0.029 euros per kWh.