Large-scale solar energy in Tunisia

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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.

Is Tunisia accelerating the deployment of a large-scale photovoltaic sector?

By bna Cairo bureau Tunisia is finally accelerating the deployment of its large-scale photovoltaic (PV) sector after years of slow progress, with construction now underway across multiple major projects, PV-Magazine reported.

How many MW is a solar power system in Tunisia?

It is subject to authorisation by MIEM and is set by Decree No. 2016-1123: 10 MW for solar PV and solar thermal; 30 MW for wind energy; 15 MW for biomass; and 5 MW for projects using other renewable resources. Box 3. Addressing power system flexibility in Tunisia

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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