Tunisia power system enspire

How much power does Tunisia have?

At the end of 2018, Tunisia had an installed capacity of 240 MW of wind power, 10 MW of solar, and 62 MW of hydroelectric, representing a combined 5.7% of national energy production capacity. The GOT aims to raise the usage of these types of energy resources to 30% of total power capacity by 2030.

How much of Tunisia's electricity is generated from renewables?

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 the area of renewable energy technologies.

Who produces Tunisia's electricity?

State power utility company STEG controls 91.5% of the country’s installed power production capacity and produces 81% of the electricity. The remainder is produced by Tunisia’s only independent power producer (IPP) Carthage Power Company (CPC), a 471-MW combined-cycle power plant.

What is the power sector in Tunisia?

Includes a market overview and trade data. Tunisia’s power sector is well developed, and nearly the entire population enjoys access to the national electricity grid. Tunisia has a current power production capacity of 5,547 megawatts (MW) installed in 25 power plants, which produced 19,252 gigawatt hours in 2018.

What drives Tunisia's energy transition?

Three key drivers will dictate Tunisia's energy transition: energy security, given Tunisia's growing energy balance deficit; economics, given the relative decrease in the price of renewables; and environment, given the Country's commitment to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions.

What are Tunisia's energy projects?

One third of the projects will be for wind farms and two thirds for solar photovoltaics. Tunisia’s national grid is connected to those of Algeria and Libya which together helped supply about 12% of Tunisia’s power consumption in the first half of 2023.