Distribution of energy storage battery usage in Tunisia

How much does electricity cost in Tunisia?

In Thala, Tunisia, the cost of purchasing electricity from the grid is measured in euros per kilowatt-hour (€/kWh). For households with a monthly consumption ranging from 300 to 500 kWh, the cost per unit of electricity is approximately 0.063 US$. This price reflects the tariff structure set by the local utility or energy provider.

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

Is the Tunisian electricity sector financially viable?

Concerning financial viability, the Tunisian electricity sector is caught between the hammer and the anvil. On the one hand, many Tunisian customers face affordability problems: notwithstanding the social tariff, STEG’s collection rate is below 90% and that puts a heavy financial burden on the company.

What is the main source of electricity in Tunisia?

About 97% of Tunisia’s electricity is generated from fossil fuels, mainly natural gas. The electricity generation sector alone accounts for about 75% of the country’s natural gas consumption. About 45.5% of Tunisia’s natural gas needs are covered by imports (mainly from Algeria).

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.

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.