Tunisia advances its energy internet plan

The ELMED project, linking Tunisia and Italy, is presented as a solution, but who truly benefits? This report critically examines the project's impacts on sovereignty and justice, and proposes de...

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Jul 18, 2026

Tunisia Advances Renewable Energy Efforts with New Projects

Tunisia is moving forward with its renewable energy strategy by launching new solar power projects and signing contracts for additional initiatives. Two new solar plants, located in the

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Jun 20, 2026

Will Tunisia''s 2050 energy plan deliver primary energy

The critical question emerges: Can Tunisia''s 2050 energy plan bridge this growing gap, addressing structural deficits while maintaining its electricity

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Oct 28, 2025

Tunisia''s Strategic Push Toward Renewable Energy Growth

A strong pipeline of renewable projects and key government tenders is positioning Tunisia to harness its full energy potential.

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Jul 13, 2026

Italy and Tunisia partner on green hydrogen projects

The newest effort is the Mattei Plan, a strategic framework aimed at bolstering energy cooperation between Italy and North Africa, with a strong focus

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Aug 20, 2025

Africa Energy Futures: Tunisia

Currently, Tunisia is in the process of launching its first generation renewable energy projects. As part of this process, the state plans to build renewable energy projects with a capacity of

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Jul 04, 2026

How Renewable Energy Can Save Tunisia''s Economy

With strategic investments, particularly in renewable energy, Tunisia could significantly enhance its economic resilience and sustainability.” The new

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Jan 21, 2026

Tunisia and the ELMED Project | Transnational Institute

We now present a study of one energy project which the Tunisian government is pursuing with Northern partners: an electrical interconnection

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Dec 04, 2025

Greening Energy Mix: Investments focus on increasing

Tunisia is following a new approach towards solving its long-standing energy deficit crisis and is seeking to sustain the power sector through investments in strengthening the transmission

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Mar 08, 2026

Tunisia''s Push for Renewable Energy: Progress and

Tunisia''s push for renewable energy reflects significant progress through ambitious solar and wind projects, yet challenges such as regulatory

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Aug 16, 2025

Renewable Energy in Tunisia: Current Status and 2030 Ambitions

Innovation: Advancements in green hydrogen and smart energy technologies. Conclusion Although progress remains gradual, Tunisia''s ambitious renewable energy goals and strategic plans point to a

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Dec 11, 2025

Power Sector Transition in Tunisia

As one of the most climate vulnerable Mediterranean countries, Tunisia''s electrical system is expecting increased demand resulting from expanding peak-hour demand patterns, intensifying cooling needs

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May 16, 2026

Tunisia – Less Oil, More Gas: The Limits of the Current

Tunisia''s energy independence rate fell to 39% at the end of May 2025, down from 45% a year earlier, according to the Energy Outlook Bulletin

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Nov 15, 2025

World Bank Approves New Project to Power Tunisia''s Energy

The TEREG program is expected to support Tunisia in achieving its goals to mobilize US$2.8 billion in private investment to add 2.8 gigawatts of new solar and wind capacity by 2028,

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Sep 01, 2025

World Bank Document

The government set a goal to diversify its energy sources away from imported hydrocarbons and provide cleaner and less expensive electricity to the Tunisian people and businesses with an ambitious target

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Aug 31, 2025

How Europe''s green ambitions are deepening Tunisia''s

A closer look at a flagship Tunisia -Italy electricity interconnection project shows that, in reality, it is reinforcing Tunisia''s debt and dependency

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Oct 19, 2025

RENEWABLE ENERGIES:

The ELMED interconnection project, which will link Tunisia to Italy by 2028, will play a key role in stabilizing energy supply, while supporting the energy transition in Tunisia and Europe. In addition, a

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Jun 09, 2026

Tunisia raises renewable target in power mix to 35%,

Tunisia has raised its renewable energy share target in power generation from 30% to 35% by 2030. The country plans to invest

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Jan 07, 2026

Tunisia – Less Oil, More Gas: The Limits of the Current

Insufficient investment in renewable energy—currently representing just 3% of the mix—is a major obstacle to a sustainable energy transition.

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Feb 05, 2026

Tunisia plans 1.7 GW of renewable energy projects

The Tunisian government is planning 1,700 MW of new renewable energy projects that should be implemented between 2023 and 2025 across the

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Nov 20, 2025

Tunisia: Energy Development Plan to Decarbonise the Economy

The Tunisia 1.5°C (T-1.5oC) scenario is designed to calculate the efforts and actions required to achieve the ambitious objective of a 100% renewable energy system and to illustrate the options available to

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Apr 19, 2026

EU boosts clean energy in Tunisia with €35.8 million

The European Union (EU) is strengthening its support for Tunisia''s energy transition with €35.8 million in grant financing provided under the

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Mar 25, 2026

Tunisia Ramps Up its Energy Transition with Series of

The projects will be built by a number of companies, including Scatec, Aeolus (part of Toyota Tsusho Group), and Eurus Energy Holdings. The

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Sep 25, 2025

Will Tunisia''s 2050 energy plan deliver primary energy self-sufficiency

Tunisia needs more than solar and wind energy to achieve sustainable full energy self-sufficiency. Tunisia is embarking on an ambitious long-term clean energy transition, anchored in the

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Oct 20, 2025

Will Tunisia''s 2050 energy plan deliver primary energy

Tunisia will achieve its targeted 18% renewables share in primary energy mix by 2035 under a high-growth scenario, but must invest beyond solar

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Nov 13, 2025

Internet in Tunisia

The Internet in Tunisia played an important role in the dramatic events of the Arab Spring which began in Tunisia. The ouster of previous president of Tunisia Zine El Abidine Ben Ali ushered in more open

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Apr 06, 2026

NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN HYDROGEN AND ITS

National Agency for Energy Conservation Action Plan Coastal Protection and Planning Agency Tunisian Internet Agency Deposit and Consignment Ofice Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia

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Jan 03, 2026

Tunisia Harnesses AI to Shape 2026-2030

The plan prioritizes digital transformation, legislative reform, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, regional equity, healthcare, and renewable energy.

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May 04, 2026

Renewable Energy in Tunisia: A Pathway to Poverty

This initiative, part of Tunisia''s broader goal to generate 35% of its electricity from renewables by 2030, directly supports the transition to clean

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Mar 28, 2026

ACCELERATING TUNISIA''S ENERGY TRANSITION

The government of Tunisia has committed to combating climate change and developing a climate-resilient economy. Its commitments are outlined in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)

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