Tunisia energy storage power station life

What percentage of Tunisia's electricity is renewable?

In 2022, only 3% of Tunisia’s electricity is generated from renewables, including hydroelectric, solar, and wind energy. While STEG continues to resist private investment in the sector, Parliament’s 2015 energy law encourages IPPs in renewable energy technologies.

How much power does Tunisia have?

Tunisia’s total installed renewable power generating capacity had reached approximately 352 MW by the end of 2019, with wind energy at 245 MW, hydropower at 66 MW) and PV at 62 MW (IRENA, 2020b).

How many MW is a solar power system in Tunisia?

It is subject to authorisation by MIEM and is set by Decree No. 2016-1123: 10 MW for solar PV and solar thermal; 30 MW for wind energy; 15 MW for biomass; and 5 MW for projects using other renewable resources. Box 3. Addressing power system flexibility in Tunisia

How many solar jobs are created in Tunisia?

Tunisian Solar Plan Jobs created: Approximately 10 000. Tunisia is endowed with abundant renewable energy resources, particularly solar and wind energy; however, renewable energy currently plays a minor role in the country’s energy supply.

Will the got build a power plant in Tunisia in 2024?

In 2024, the GOT is also expected to launch a tender for the construction of at least one 470-550 MW combined-cycle power plant in Skhira (south Tunisia) as an IPP. In May 2018, the Ministry of Energy and Mines published a call for private projects to build renewable power plants with a total capacity of 1,000 MW (500 MW wind and 500 MW solar).

What is Tunisia's energy transition?

Tunisia’s energy transition is based on the implementation of an energy management strategy with two components: the increase of energy eficiency and the development of renewable energy, such that the main targets are achieved, as defined in Figure 14.