Tunisia s new energy storage ratio planning

The national energy plan aims to increase this share to 35% by 2030, and at least 80% by 2050. In the medium term (by 2035), Tunisia targets to generate half of its electricity from clean energy sources, accounting for 18% of the country's primary energy mix. The plan facilitates a swift transition from fossil fuel dependency to clean energy.

The Tunisian Solar Plan (TSP) outlines the following renewable energy installed capacity targets by 2030: In additional, the TSP also calls for 100 MW of bioenergy by 2030, which Tunisian officials classify as a renewable energy source.

Three key drivers will dictate Tunisia's energy transition: energy security, given Tunisia's growing energy balance deficit; economics, given the relative decrease in the price of renewables; and environment, given the Country's commitment to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions.

Overall, the AFI-ISS study shows that Tunisia is well-positioned to achieve the targeted 18% share of renewables in its primary energy mix by 2035 and to deliver at least 60% green energy by 2043 under a high-growth scenario. However, to meet domestic demand, it may still need to import around 60% of its energy by 2035 and nearly 80% by 2043.

In Tunisia, over 95% of electricity generation relies on gas, while all renewable sources—hydropower, solar, and wind—combined account for about 4% only (Figure 1). The national energy plan aims to increase this share to 35% by 2030, and at least 80% by 2050.

Tunisia must build up and expand its power generation system to increase the energy access rate to 100%. Building new power plants – no matter the technology – will require new infrastructure (including power grids), spatial planning, a stable policy framework, and access to finance.