Tunisia has signed contracts for four photovoltaic projects totaling 500 MW, marking the first phase of its 1.7 GW renewable energy tender.
These projects, set to be operational by 2027, aim to generate 1 TWh annually, contributing approximately 5% to the nation’s electricity supply.
The successful bids include three 100 MW projects by Qair International, Scatec, and Voltalia, located in El Ksar (Gafsa), Mezzouna (Sidi Bouzid), and Menzel Habib (Gabes). Additionally, Qair International secured a 198 MW project at Sidi Bouzid.
Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy plans to open bids for at least two 75 MW wind projects by March 2025.
The country is also advancing its solar energy initiatives, with ongoing construction of two 10 MW solar plants in Kasserine Governorate by Qair and Mazarine, and a 50 MW solar project in Tozeur, led by Scatec and Aeolus.
