Tunisia energy storage exports

How is energy used in Tunisia?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

Can Tunisia export green electricity?

Exploiting its renewable energy potential will also allow Tunisia to export green electricity, including green hydrogen, contributing to the GHG emission targets of the Maghreb and Europe.

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.

Does Tunisia rely on gas?

Tunisia mostly relies on gas imports to meet its primary energy needs: almost 97% of its electricity generation came from gas in 2016. However, energy policy puts the emphasis on renewable energy. Electricity generation from wind power strongly increased

How much power does Tunisia produce?

Tunisia has a current power production capacity of 5,944 megawatts (MW) installed in 25 power plants, which produced 19,520 gigawatt hours in 2022. State power utility company STEG controls 92.1% of the country’s installed power production capacity and produces 83.5% of the electricity.

How do oil and gas imports affect Tunisia's macroeconomic situation?

Fossil fuel imports have significantly contributed to Tunisia’s macroeconomic situation. The high dependence on the import of oil and gas increases the trade deficit and raises the cost of energy subsidies, imposing a significant burden on the government fiscal deficit as well.