Renewable Energy Sector in Tunisia Seeks to Accelerate Growth
The renewable energy sector in Tunisia is looking to shift into high gear. In a meeting with public authorities, professionals in the field presented a series of measures to facilitate investment, reduce the cost of solar installations, and enhance the security of the electrical grid.
The Professional Grouping of Renewable Energies, under the umbrella of CONECT, presented several proposals on Monday, July 27, 2026, during a meeting held at the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy. This encounter took place in a context marked by growing concerns among businesses regarding electrical disruptions and the need to accelerate the energy transition.
Among the main demands formulated by sector actors is the reduction of customs duties and taxes applied to solar equipment, particularly photovoltaic panels and storage batteries. According to professionals, this decrease would make renewable solutions more accessible to households and businesses, while stimulating a market still hindered by the initial cost of installations.
Another priority is to accelerate the deployment of smart meters. These devices are considered a strategic lever for modernizing the electrical grid, better managing consumption, and facilitating the integration of decentralized production from renewable energies.
Professionals are also calling for a simplification of administrative procedures and an evolution of the regulatory framework to shorten project implementation deadlines. This is a crucial point for investors, as administrative delays remain one of the main obstacles to the development of private energy projects.
The issue of electricity storage also occupied a significant place in the discussions. The Grouping is advocating for a wider use of hybrid systems combining solar production, battery storage, and intelligent energy management. The objective is to strengthen grid stability, limit the impact of consumption peaks, and reduce the risks associated with periods of high demand.
This meeting also allowed for discussion of the economic consequences of recent power outages. Sector representatives highlighted the direct impact of these interruptions on businesses, industries, and services, calling for sustainable solutions rather than piecemeal responses.
With these proposals, renewable energy professionals are seeking to reposition the sector as a key partner in the country's energy security. For Tunisian businesses, the stakes go beyond a simple ecological transition, directly affecting competitiveness, control of energy costs, and the ability to invest in a more stable environment.
