Can Tunisia export green electricity?

Exploiting its renewable energy potential will also allow Tunisia to export green electricity, including green hydrogen, contributing to the GHG emission targets of the Maghreb and Europe.

Does Tunisia rely on gas?

Tunisia mostly relies on gas imports to meet its primary energy needs: almost 97% of its electricity generation came from gas in 2016. However, energy policy puts the emphasis on renewable energy. Electricity generation from wind power strongly increased

Does Tunisia have a decarbonised economy?

A comparison of the 2030 and 2050 results clearly shows energy exchange between regions as Tunisia progresses towards a decarbonised economy, reliant on more variable generation and the consumption of electricity in lieu of fossil-fuelled energy (i.e., gas-fuelled end uses and gas-powered electricity generation).

What is the energy demand in Tunisia?

The main energy demand is required in the residential sector (category “Other Sectors”), whereas only 26% of the energy is for industry use and 33% for the transport sector. Tunisia’s electricity demand has increased to a significant extent, by more than twice the growth in the final energy demand (46% compared with 20%).

Can Tunisia build a reliable electricity supply?

We found that Tunisia can cost-effectively build a reliable electricity supply based on local power generation, with high proportions of solar and wind power. With an onshore wind potential greater than 30 times the projected 2050 demand and a solar potential greater than 100 times that demand, Tunisia has exceptional renewable energy potential.

How much energy does Tunisia need?

(Of the 16 years in this range, 11 of them had > 95% gas generation).7 Tunisia’s primary energy consumption was 347 PJ/a in 2005 and grew to 440 PJ/a in 2020 (at an average growth rate of 1.19%). If the primary energy supply continues to grow according to the average historical rate, the primary energy demand will reach 628 PJ/a by 2050.