Tunisia CRRC Energy Storage Power Station

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.

What is a renewables readiness assessment in Tunisia?

Renewables Readiness Assessment: Tunisia, prepared in collaboration with the National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME) and the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines, identifies key challenges as the country pursues environmentally and economically sustainable power and heat.

How much power does Tunisia have?

Tunisia’s total installed renewable power generating capacity had reached approximately 352 MW by the end of 2019, with wind energy at 245 MW, hydropower at 66 MW) and PV at 62 MW (IRENA, 2020b).

How many hydropower stations are there in Tunisia?

Hydropower was the first exploited in Tunisia through two hydropower stations in Arroussia and Nebeur (northwest region) in 1956, with a total capacity of Its installed hydro capacity by 2018 stood at 66 MW, spread over seven stations, as shown in Table 9. Tunisia does not have large dams and its hydraulic energy potential is limited.

Who regulates electricity in Tunisia?

MEMTE is responsible for electricity infrastructure, planning and the implementation of national policy in the field of electricity, energy eficiency and renewable energy, with regulatory oversight also carried out by the ministry. Yet, Tunisia has no independent regulator.

Will the got build a power plant in Tunisia in 2024?

In 2024, the GOT is also expected to launch a tender for the construction of at least one 470-550 MW combined-cycle power plant in Skhira (south Tunisia) as an IPP. In May 2018, the Ministry of Energy and Mines published a call for private projects to build renewable power plants with a total capacity of 1,000 MW (500 MW wind and 500 MW solar).