Is Tunisia a good place to invest in solar?

At a workshop in Tunis, SolarPower Europe’s Emerging Markets Task Force issued a new report detailing the significant solar investment opportunities in Tunisia. The report provides a snapshot of Tunisia’s business environment, macroeconomic trends, and issues related to the country’s credit and political risk.

Does Tunisia have solar potential?

This new report shows that Tunisia hasstrong solar potential, which the government is increasingly harnessing. However, in order to effectively take advantage of this opportunity, the report issues a series of recommendations for investors, policymakers, and local stakeholders.

Which countries are promoting the green transition of Tunisia?

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the French development agency, Proparco, are promoting the green transition of Tunisia by financing the construction and operation of two solar photovoltaic power plants in the areas of Tozeur and Sidi Bouzid.

What will CSPV do for Tunisia & Europe?

We are also pleased to kick off our cooperation with CSPV, which will involve exchanging industry experience and knowledge, and ultimatelyboosting the energy transition in Tunisia and Europe.”

What is Solarpower Europe's global markets workstream?

With the support of the Global Solar Council and the Chambre Syndicale du Photovoltaïque of Tunisia, this publication was drafted by SolarPower Europe’s Global Markets workstream. The workstream launched in March 2018 to identify new avenues for business and cooperation globally and contribute to the global energy transition.

Why should we focus on the plan Solaire Tunisien?

Edward Koenen, Vice Chair of the SolarPower Europe Global Markets workstream, Head of Finance and Sales at ABO Wind, said; “Now more than ever, we must focus on how to achieve the objectives of the Plan Solaire Tunisien and how to drive the Tunisian energy transition forward.