Tunisia s new power storage policy

4 FAQs about Tunisia s new power storage policy

Why is Tunisia investing in a secure electricity network?

To ensure a resilient electricity network, Tunisia is investing in modern, secure infrastructure. 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.

What drives Tunisia's energy transition?

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.

How can Tunisia tackle the energy price gap?

This pricing gap makes energy subsidies a significant burden on the state budget. To address these challenges, Tunisia has set ambitious targets : Reducing carbon intensity by 45% by 2030 and increasing renewable energy's (RE) share to 35% of electricity production.

What is the energy access rate in Tunisia?

The figure visualises the distribution of the grid and the population density, but is not complete or up-to-date due to the reliance on historical data. The energy access rate of the local population in Tunisia is around 99.9%36, although access to energy services does not necessarily mean that the supply is always available.