National Photovoltaic Chamber Proposes Free Solar Panels for One Million Tunisian Households

The National Chamber of Photovoltaic Energy has proposed equipping one million Tunisian households with free solar panels and inverters. The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 22, by Chamber President Ali Kanzari during an appearance on National Radio.

The "Photovoltaic Citizenship" Program

Dubbed "Photovoltaic Citizenship," the four-year initiative would prioritize households with an annual electricity consumption of less than 1,100 kWh. These families already benefit from a public subsidy covering up to 80% of their energy costs.

The Chamber’s dual ambition is to:

Accelerate the adoption of solar energy among Tunisian families.
Enable households to partially disconnect from the national grid, thereby reducing their electricity bills.
Boost the share of renewable energy in the country’s overall energy mix.

SITE 2026: A Key Platform for the Energy Transition

This announcement comes just ahead of the 4th International Energy Transition Salon (SITE 2026), scheduled for October 1–3 under the theme "Investment and Innovation to Accelerate the Energy Transition."

The event is expected to attract:

Over 60 Tunisian and international companies.
Approximately ten startups presenting their projects to investors and financial institutions.
Delegations from Italy, Germany, Libya, and other countries.

Economic Implications for the Solar Industry

If realized, this proposal would launch a major project for Tunisia’s solar sector. Installers, inverter suppliers, and engineering firms could see a significant increase in their order books over the next four years.

For young companies in the sector, SITE 2026 already serves as an ideal showcase to capture the attention of financiers and position themselves in this emerging mass market.