Tunisia energy storage power station grid connection requirements

Does Tunisia have a power grid?

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. Moreover, in August 2023, Tunisia’s sub-sea connection project with Italy, called ELMED, was approved for $337 million funding from the European Commission.

What percentage of Tunisia's electricity is renewable?

In 2022, 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 renewable energy technologies.

Will Tunisia create an independent regulatory authority for the electricity sector?

• The procedures to create and establish an independent regulatory authority for the electricity sector are being finalised as part of Tunisia’s NDCs to ensure the achievement of its renewable energy targets. The authority will ensure compliance with regulations and will promote a transparent and fair competitive environment for private producers.1

What is the Tunisian Solar Plan (PST)?

The Tunisian Solar Plan (PST) is the national program aiming at reaching the renewable energy development strategy targets. The goal is to increase the total share of renewables in the electricity generation mix from 3% today to 30% by 2030.

What is the law relating to renewables in Tunisia?

The law relating to renewables in Tunisia (Law No 2015-12, the “ Law ”) as complemented by Decree No 2016-1123 and No 2020-105 (the “ Decrees ”), sets out the conditions and procedures for the implementation of projects for the production and sale of electricity from renewable energy sources.

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.