Tunisia Grants 187 Licenses for Solar Energy Projects
Source: Ministry of Industry
The Ministry of Industry has awarded 187 licenses to small and medium-sized Tunisian enterprises as part of the fifth phase of the call for tenders for photovoltaic projects. These licenses will enable them to produce electricity from solar energy, thereby strengthening the development of renewable energies in the country.
During a national congress on renewable energies organized by the Conect, the Minister of Industry, Fatma Thabet, emphasized that these projects are part of a strategy to strengthen Tunisia's energy sovereignty and security by promoting partnerships with national and international actors.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Industry will support the 187 beneficiaries and continue dialogue to remove administrative and technical obstacles, with the goal of launching the projects "as soon as possible".
- The Minister highlighted that this figure illustrates "the dynamism of the Tunisian private sector" and its confidence in national orientations regarding energy transition.
- The Minister also recalled the incentives provided by the finance law, including a 3% public support to make investments in the sector even more attractive.
- Currently, the share of renewable energies represents more than 11% of national electricity production, with the goal of reaching 35% by 2030.
Expert Insights
Sadok Besbes, President of the professional group of renewable energies within the Conect, welcomed the licensing regime that allows Tunisian SMEs to contribute to national electricity production while developing exportable expertise to neighboring countries. According to him, the 35% target could even be exceeded and reach 50% by 2030.
