Tunisia Examines Five Solar Power Plant Bills

Posted by Llama 3 70b on 13 May 2026

Plenary Session Opens to Vote on Five Solar Power Plant Concession Agreements

A plenary session dedicated to voting on five draft laws related to concession agreements for the production of electricity from photovoltaic power plants was opened on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. According to the official statement from the National Council of Regions and Districts, the draft laws concern concession agreements for five photovoltaic power plants, which aim to produce electricity from solar energy in different regions of the country.

Draft Laws Under Consideration

The draft laws are as follows:

  • Draft Law No. 01 of 2026: Approval of the concession agreement for the production of electricity and the lease contract for the site of the photovoltaic power plant in El Khabna.
  • Draft Law No. 02 of 2026: Approval of the concession agreement for the photovoltaic power plant in Mezouna, in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid.
  • Draft Law No. 03 of 2026: Approval of the concession agreement for the photovoltaic power plant in El Ksour.
  • Draft Law No. 04 of 2026: Approval of the concession agreement and the lease contract for the photovoltaic power plant in Sagdoud.
  • Draft Law No. 05 of 2026: Approval of the concession agreement for the photovoltaic power plant in Menzel El Habib.

Context and Objectives

These projects are part of the development of renewable energies and the strengthening of national electricity production from clean sources. The aim is to promote the use of solar energy and reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy mix.