What drives Tunisia's energy transition?

Three key drivers will dictate Tunisia's energy transition: energy security, given Tunisia's growing energy balance deficit; economics, given the relative decrease in the price of renewables; and environment, given the Country's commitment to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions.

Is energy eficiency a key part of Tunisia's recovery plan?

Amid the coronavirus outbreak in early 2020, renewables and energy eficiency have become a key part of the country’s recovery plans. Tunisia has witnessed growing deficits in its energy balance over the past two decades.

How can the Energy Transition Fund help Tunisia?

The Energy Transition Fund, Tunisia Investment Authority and Tunisian Guarantee Company can be complemented with guarantee funds or secure credit lines (e.g. liquidity guarantees or credit lines) to local commercial banks by international finance institutions like the French Development Agency (AFD) and International Finance Corporation.

How much power does Tunisia have?

Tunisia’s total installed renewable power generating capacity had reached approximately 352 MW by the end of 2019, with wind energy at 245 MW, hydropower at 66 MW) and PV at 62 MW (IRENA, 2020b).

Is a four-shift electricity tariff available in Tunisia?

For HV users, only the four-shift tarif is available. This holds the distinction of being considered a special tarif for emergency scenarios, as shown in Table 8. Due to increased natural gas imports, electricity selling prices in Tunisia have been subject to several rises.

What is the potential for wind power development in Tunisia?

The total area available for wind power development is estimated to be about 32 200 km2. The gross wind energy potential in Tunisia is estimated at more than 8 000 MW (GIZ, 2013). This potential does not consider potential development opportunities in ofshore wind.