Is Tunisia a viable wind energy source?

Furthermore, Tunisia has the potential to implement viable wind energy projects that satisfy fundamental economical profitability (Georgiou et al., 2008). Moreover, the Tunisian authorities committed to expediting the development of wind energy sources since 2000 by finding instruments to encourage this expansion.

Why is Tunisia a good place to study wind energy?

Tunisia has the potential to promote research that can solve renewable and wind energy problems and prepare the skilled workforce for an expanded wind energy industry (Schäfer, 2016).

Can offshore wind power be used in Tunisia?

Offshore wind power has the potential to play a key role in achieving the future renewable energy targets due to the country favorable geographic location and coastline. However, there are currently no offshore wind farm projects nor experiences in Tunisia.

What percentage of Tunisia's electricity is renewable?

In 2022, only 3% of Tunisia’s electricity is generated from renewables, including hydroelectric, solar, and wind energy. While STEG continues to resist private investment in the sector, Parliament’s 2015 energy law encourages IPPs in renewable energy technologies.

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.

Where is wind energy potential found in Tunisia?

High wind energy potential are found in the northern part of Tunisia, but also in the central and southern regions. In northern and north-eastern areas, wind measurements revealed wind potential is significant for utility-scale wind farms implementation.