Tunisia feasibility study for solar power plant

Who produces the most electricity in Tunisia?

While STEG controls the vast majority (91.7%) of installed generating capacity and generates 84% of the country's electricity, there is one independent power producer, Carthage Power Company, operating in Tunisia. Carthage Power Company owns and operates a 471-MW combined cycle power plant.

Why should you invest in solar power in Tunisia?

Nur Energie has built and maintained a solar weather station for 3 years on the TuNur site to receive real time solar data on the ground. Tunisia has up to 20% better radiation than some of the best sites in Europe, and the Sahara desert provides significant land to develop large scale solar power projects.

How much energy does Tunisia produce?

Source: IRENA. According to Global Energy Monitor, Tunisia has a generating capacity of 6,079 MW total, comprised of oil and natural gas (5,771 MW), solar (55 MW), and onshore wind (253 MW).

Is AfDB launching a solar project in Tunisia?

"Tunisia: AfDB, AMEA Power, IFC and SEFA launch first large-scale privately-financed solar project". afdb.org. September 26, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2024.{ { cite web }}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) ↑ Anyango, Anita (2024-05-13). "Voltalia wins contract for 130 MWp solar power project in Tunisia". Pumps Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-04.

Does Tunisia have solar power?

Tunisia has significant solar potential given the country's high irradiance, ranging from 1800 kWh/m2 per year in the North to 2600 kWh/m2 per year in the South. This equals approximately 1,980 sunshine hours per year.

What is TuNur energy doing in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, Nur Energie is developing the world’s first CSP solar export project between North Africa and Europe. For more information about the TuNur project please visit the TuNur company website: