Tunisian household energy storage battery capacity

How much of Tunisia’s electricity is renewable?

In 2019, only 3.5% of Tunisia’s electricity is generated from renewable energy, including hydro, solar and wind power (IEA database). The graph below shows the evolution of the generation mix between 2010 up to 2019. FIGURE 6 - RECENT EVOLUTION OF THE GENERATION MIX Source: Enerdata Generation

What is the electricity sector like in Tunisia?

The electricity sector in Tunisia is well developed and almost the entire population has access to the national electricity network (Privacy Shield). Tunisia currently has 5,547 MW of installed power generation capacity. Power generation has increased from 12,091 GWh in 2005 to 18,988 GWh in 2018 recording an average annual growth rate of 4%3.

How much power does Tunisia have?

Tunisia currently has 5,547 MW of installed power generation capacity. Power generation has increased from 12,091 GWh in 2005 to 18,988 GWh in 2018 recording an average annual growth rate of 4%3.

What is the energy situation in Tunisia?

The energy situation in Tunisia is marked by limited resources, a decrease in production and a sharp increase in demand. The gap between energy generation and national demand in hydrocarbons has created a deficit in the primary energy balance, which reached 49% in 2018, against 15% in 2010.

Does Tunisia have universal access to electricity?

Universal Access to electricity is virtually achieved in Tunisia as it stands at almost 100%, thanks to government efforts in the 1980s and ‘90s. The AfDB contributed significantly to this effort with six loans from 1979. For this reason, the GoT has no specific plans to further invest in this area.

How many kilometers of power lines are there in Tunisia?

At the end of 2019, Tunisia’s transmission network comprised 5,233 km of lines at 150 kV and above4. Tunisia’s high voltage line network has grown at a CAGR of 1.8% since 2013.