What is a photovoltaic power plant in Tunisia?

In Tataouine, in the governorate of Tunisia that goes by the same name, a photovoltaic power plant is in operation that can reach a maximum installed capacity of 10 MW to supply more than 20 GWh of energy per year to the national grid. The plant is equipped with a solar tracking system that optimises the energy that is produced.

Is Tunisia making progress in solar energy?

Tunisia is making progress in the expansion of solar energy. The country is home to the first floating photovoltaic (PV) park in the Middle East and North Africa which went online near the capital Tunis in June with an expected annual generation of 265 MWh.

Will Tunisia be able to generate 30% of its electricity by 2030?

Tunisia has a target of generating 30% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. The south of the country, where our Adam and Tataouine power plants are located, is an ideal area for solar power generation.

Why should you invest in solar power in Tunisia?

Nur Energie has built and maintained a solar weather station for 3 years on the TuNur site to receive real time solar data on the ground. Tunisia has up to 20% better radiation than some of the best sites in Europe, and the Sahara desert provides significant land to develop large scale solar power projects.

What is TuNur energy doing in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, Nur Energie is developing the world’s first CSP solar export project between North Africa and Europe. For more information about the TuNur project please visit the TuNur company website:

What is TuNur energy?

Nur Energie has been present in Tunisia since 2008 working with local Tunisian and Maltese partners and investors to contribute to the solar energy industry in the region. The TuNur project consists of a 2,250MW solar CSP power plant in the Sahara desert and a 2 GW HVDC submarine cable from Tunisia to Italy.