The National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME) moves residential solar PV from the selection phase to on-the-ground execution, accelerating market growth and household energy independence.
The Prosol Elec and Prosol Elec Économique programs are officially advancing toward full implementation in 2026. The National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME) has formally instructed pre-qualified companies to finalize their contracts, marking a pivotal transition from vendor selection to concrete project execution.
Contract Finalization & Next Steps
Selected firms must collect their contracts from the ANME, followed by official signing and registration. Documentation can be submitted at the agency’s headquarters in Tunis or its regional offices in Sfax and Sousse. This milestone directly impacts the contractors responsible for installing residential photovoltaic (PV) systems, clearing the path for the 2026 rollout.
Two Programs, Two Target Audiences
The initiative is strategically divided into two complementary programs designed to address different household needs:
- Prosol Elec: Targets households seeking to generate their own electricity through solar panels while remaining connected to the low-voltage grid.
- Prosol Elec Économique: Focuses on low-income households with an annual electricity consumption between 1,200 and 1,800 kWh. Under this scheme, participants receive a 1,500 Tunisian dinar (TND) subsidy per installation, paired with a 10-year bank loan at a 3% interest rate, conveniently deducted directly from their STEG utility bills.
By addressing high upfront costs, the program removes one of the biggest barriers to residential solar adoption in Tunisia.
Stimulating the Solar Market & Job Creation
Beyond empowering households, the initiative is engineered to catalyze a thriving solar ecosystem. By stimulating demand, the government provides critical market visibility for installers, equipment suppliers, technicians, and maintenance service providers.
The proven success of the earlier Prosol thermal solar program already highlights this economic impact. According to the ANME, that initiative created 750 direct jobs and over 5,000 indirect jobs. The PV sector is following a similar trajectory, with Prosol Elec already facilitating approximately 300 MW of installations across nearly 90,000 households.
Aligning with Tunisia’s Renewable Energy Goals
Formalizing contracts with these companies is a necessary step in Tunisia’s broader energy transition. As the country accelerates its push to expand renewable energy capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels for power generation
