Important Step Forward in National Energy Strategy
A ceremony marking a significant milestone in the national energy strategy was held on December 10 at the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy, presided over by the Secretary of State in charge of Energy Transition, Wael Chouchane. Ten contracts were signed for the implementation of small and medium-sized photovoltaic projects under the authorization system.
National Renewable Energy Production Program
This initiative is part of the national program for electricity production from renewable energy sources, launched following the promulgation of Law No. 12 of 2015 and its implementing texts, including Government Decree No. 1123 of 2016. The program is based on three pillars: concessions for large projects, authorizations for intermediate-sized projects, and self-production.
Reforms to Encourage Investment
Today's ceremony follows a series of reforms carried out by the Ministry in close collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders. These reforms, adopted in October 2024, include the revision of model contracts to make them more bankable, the fixing of tariffs, and the introduction of the direct authorization principle.
Transparent and Attractive Conditions
These measures aim to encourage investment and ensure the viability of projects in the context of energy transition, while offering transparent and attractive conditions. The fifth call for projects under the authorization system, published on October 14, 2024, testifies to this dynamic, with a total targeted capacity of 200 megawatts by the end of January 2025.
10 Validated Projects
The 10 validated projects represent a total capacity of 17 megawatts, with an estimated investment of 40 million dinars. These initiatives will not only strengthen national electricity production from renewable energy sources but also stimulate the local economy through job creation and the integration of the Médenine and Sidi Bouzid regions into the energy transition.
Tariffs for Projects
The tariffs fixed for these projects vary according to their size: 217 millimes per kilowatt-hour for installations of 1 megawatt, 201 millimes for those of 2 megawatts, and 143 millimes for projects of 10 megawatts.
