Tunisia Communication Base Station Inverter Grid-Connected Project Under Construction

Will Tunisia be able to connect to the European power grid?

The transformative nature of the project is important: it will enable Tunisia to connect to the European electricity grid and minimise its dependency on the European power grid. Europe is gaining access to a potential source of future green electricity from North Africa, based on renewable energies.

Will a high-voltage cable improve the electricity grid in Tunisia?

At the same time, the high-voltage cable will also contribute to grid stability, an important prerequisite for the integration of more electricity from renewable sources in Tunisia. One thing is clear: the improved framework conditions for the electricity grid are likely to attract additional private investment.

How much does Tunisia & Italy project cost?

The project, estimated to cost $932 million, consists of the construction of a 600 MW high-voltage direct current cable that will link the grids of Tunisia and Italy and enable bidirectional power flow between Africa and Europe via a 124-mile undersea cable.

Who produces electricity in Tunisia?

State power utility company STEG controls 92.1% of the country’s installed power production capacity and produces 83.5% of the electricity. The remainder is imported from Algeria and Libya as well as produced by Tunisia’s only independent power producer (IPP) Carthage Power Company (CPC), a 471-MW combined-cycle power plant.

Where does Tunisia's power come from?

The remainder is imported from Algeria and Libya as well as produced by Tunisia’s only independent power producer (IPP) Carthage Power Company (CPC), a 471-MW combined-cycle power plant. The CPC plant was officially handed over to STEG in May 2022 ending a 20-year power purchasing agreement between both companies.

What is the energy sector in Tunisia?

Revised in November 2024, this map provides a detailed view of the energy sector in Tunisia. The locations of power generation facilities that are operating, under construction or planned are shown by type – including gas and liquid fuels, natural gas, hybrid, hydroelectricity, solar (PV and CSP), wind and biomass/biogas.