Tunisia Clears 2.3 GW Renewable Energy Tenders To Accelerate 2026 Clean Power Push

Tunisia has announced a major expansion of its renewable energy plans, approving more than 2.3 GW of new projects to be tendered in 2026. The government decision marks a major push to reduce the national energy deficit and increase the share of clean electricity in the country’s power mix.

According to an official statement, the High Committee for Private Electricity Generation has cleared tenders for 2 GW of wind power and a 350 MW solar project. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Sara Zaafarani Zenzari, who emphasized the urgent need to speed up renewable energy development.

The approved wind tenders cover several regions. These include 600 MW in Tabaga in the Kebili governorate, 400 MW in Jebel Abderrahmane in Nabeul, and 200 MW in El Guettar in Gafsa. More wind tenders will be launched once wind measurement studies are completed for sites in Zaghouan (200 MW), Ksar El Jerri in Medenine (500 MW) and Oum Darban in Kasserine (100 MW).

The committee has also authorized a tender for a 350 MW solar photovoltaic plant in Bazma, located in Kebili. This project will include technical provisions for battery storage to support grid stability.

In addition to the 2026 tenders, the government approved construction of a 77.25 MW wind farm in Zaghouan, expected to supply around 290 GWh of electricity annually. Two separate 100 MW solar plants in Tataouine and Gabes have also received approval.

Tunisia recently commissioned the 120 MWp solar plant developed by AMEA Power in Kairouan, now the country’s largest operational renewable facility. Trial operations have also started at two 50 MW solar plants in Mazouna and Tozeur, which are expected to be fully operational by late 2025.

Prime Minister Zenzari highlighted that accelerating renewable energy projects is essential for achieving Tunisia’s target of generating 35% of its electricity from renewables by 2030.