Tunisia photovoltaic and off-grid energy storage

Does Tunisia have a solar plan?

In this regard, a Tunisian solar plan was adopted in 2015, which aims to reduce primary energy demand by 30% and increase the share of renewables in the electricity production mix to 30% by 2030.

Does Tunisia allow private power production?

It does not allow, however, unsolicited private power production (either from conventional or renewable sources). Only one concession agreement has been granted, authorising the creation and operation of Tunisia’s first IPP (Carthage Power Company in Radès, 471 megawatts (MW)).

Why has Tunisia embarked on an energy transition?

In response to energy security challenges and the vulnerability to volatile international energy prices, Tunisia has decided to embark on an energy transition process as part of its wider sustainable economic and social development strategy.

Can Tunisia have a wind farm?

Wind resources were evaluated by ANME in 2009 in collaboration with Spain’s National Renewable Energy Centre (Centro Nacional de Energias Renovables). This was possible through the development of a wind atlas for the entire country (Figure 18). Tunisia’s wind map illustrates the existence of several suitable sites for wind farms.

How sustainable is Thala's BG/batteries/grid/converter system?

Similarly, the BG/Batteries/Grid/Converter configuration demonstrated a 25.5% reduction, translating to 1000.80 tons/year. These reductions signify the substantial positive influence of integrating renewable resources and batteries, paving the way for a more sustainable and eco-friendly energy landscape in Thala.

How much energy does Tunisia use a year?

With reference to the SAPS economic aspect, the year-round load consumption is 131.4 kWh. As regards the Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG) com mercial, its tariff is 0.338 Dt per kWh. As a result, the total cost savings from purchasing power from the grid sys tem is 44.413 Dt per year. (NB: 1 Dt = 0.29 Euro s).