4 FAQs about Which PV sites are most common in Tunisia

Does Tunisia have a good solar energy potential?

Tunisia has very good solar radiation potential which ranges from 1800 kWh/m² per year in the North to 2600kWh/m² per year in the South. Tunisia has 1,800MW of solar energy potential which is until now yet to be harnessed.

Will TuNur use concentrated solar power in South West Tunisia?

TuNur plans to use Concentrated Solar Power to generate a potential 2.5GW of electricity on 100km2 of desert in South West Tunisia by 2018. At present the project is at the fund-raising stage.

Who is building TuNur solar power in Tunisia?

Currently, the British group NurEnergie (Figure 5) is planning to build the 4.5 GW TuNur solar power project in the governorate of Kebili, an integrated solar energy project linking Tunisia's sunny desert to European electricity markets.

How does Tunisia invest in the photovoltaic sector?

The Tunisian government is encouraging investment in the photovoltaic sector by covering 30% of the investment costs. In addition, STEG buys the surplus electricity produced.

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