Will Tunisia's first large-scale solar export project go to Italy?

Till Stenzel, COO of Nur Energie presented to an audience of over 75 energy professionals and policy-makers its project plans for a first large-scale solar export project from Tunisia to Italy. In Tunisia, Nur Energie is developing the world’s first CSP solar export project between North Africa and Europe.

How many solar PV projects are available in Tunisia?

In May 2018, Tunisia also decided to launch a tender for five solar PV projects in the framework of the “concession regime” totalling 500 MW, which were also open to international companies. In November 2018, sixteen national and international developers have been pre-qualified for this tender. These projects will be

Should Tunisia export solar energy?

While only 3 percent of Tunisia’s electricity is generated from renewable energy, and the country is struggling to meet its climate objectives because of the prevailing financial crisis, many foreign private investors are actively targeting Tunisian solar resources for export.

What is the productivity of photovoltaic systems in Tunisia?

Given these favourable conditions, the productivity of photovoltaic systems in Tunisia is very high. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) Global Atlas, annual electricity production from PV systems ranges from 1,450 kWh per kilowatt peak (kWp) in the northwest to 1,830 kWh/kWp in the extreme southeast.

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:

Will the Tunisian Sun be exported to Europe?

Exporting the Tunisian sun to Europe has been the ambitious vision of the Tunisian-British company TuNur for the past ten years, as it plans to develop a mega solar power plant in southern Tunisia. This project will, however, inevitably have an impact on local communities and resources.