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Why is solar energy important in Tunisia?

Solar energy also contributes to Tunisia’s economic development. Expanding the solar energy sector creates job opportunities in manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and research. It attracts foreign investments, particularly in large-scale solar projects like photovoltaic (PV) farms and concentrated solar power (CSP) plants.

Can Tunisia harness solar energy?

Abstract: Solar energy holds immense potential for Tunisia, a country blessed with abundant sunshine. With an average of over 3,000 hours of sunlight annually, Tunisia is ideally positioned to harness solar power to meet its energy demands sustainably.

How much energy does Tunisia generate?

Source: IRENA. According to Global Energy Monitor, Tunisia has a generating capacity of 6,079 MW total, comprised of oil and natural gas (5,771 MW), solar (55 MW), and onshore wind (253 MW). In 2022, Tunisia increased its renewable energy target to 35% of total energy generation by 2030.

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.

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