Tunisia's Strategy for Power Generation: From Waste-to-Energy to Green Hydrogen
Key Ideas
  • Tunisia is addressing a 60% power supply gap through waste-to-energy projects and incentives for bio-gas production to reduce reliance on electricity imports.
  • The country plans to allocate $2.2 billion for solar and wind power development, aiming for 35% reliance on renewables by 2030 to cut imports from Algeria and Libya.
  • Tunisia intends to launch its first hydrogen production projects by 2030, focusing on the Gabès Governorate and aiming for up to 6 million tonnes of hydrogen exports by 2050.
  • Despite economic struggles and high debt, Tunisia is forging partnerships with TotalEnergies and Acwa Power to bolster its energy infrastructure and enhance green energy production.
Tunisia is taking significant steps to address its power supply gap and enhance its energy sector through a multi-faceted approach. With a deficit of nearly 60%, the country is encouraging investment in waste-to-energy projects and bio-gas production to mitigate its reliance on electricity imports, particularly from Algeria. By offering incentives and planning to purchase produced energy, Tunisia aims to bridge the gap and improve energy sustainability. Furthermore, the country is set to allocate $2.2 billion towards boosting solar and wind power development, with a target of attaining 35% reliance on renewables by 2030. This move is part of the broader strategy to reduce electricity imports and increase green energy production. In line with this, Tunisia plans to launch its first hydrogen production projects by 2030, with a focus on the Gabès Governorate. These projects are expected to facilitate significant hydrogen exports, with ambitions to reach 6 million tonnes annually by 2050. Despite facing economic challenges and a substantial debt burden, Tunisia is optimistic about its energy future. By partnering with key industry players like TotalEnergies and Acwa Power, the country is working towards enhancing its energy infrastructure and transitioning towards cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. These initiatives not only aim to address immediate power supply concerns but also contribute to Tunisia's long-term energy security and economic stability.
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