Kairouan solar plant, Tunisia

9th February 2024 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Kairouan solar plant, Tunisia

Name of the Project
Kairouan solar plant.

Location
Metbassta, Kairouan governorate, Tunisia.

Project Owner/s
AMEA Power subsidiary Kairouan Solar Plant. The project is being built under a build, own and operate model.

Project Description
AMEA plans to build a 120 MW solar photovoltaic project, which will generate 222 GWh/y of clean energy, enough to power more than 43 000 households.

The plant will avoid the emission of 117 000 t of carbon dioxide over the course of its operation.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
$86-million. The project is being financed by the International Finance Corporation and the African Development Bank.

Planned Start/End Date
The project reached financial close in September 2023. The solar plant is expected to be commissioned by mid-2025.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
AMEA Power, tel +971 4 222 2499 or email info@ameapower.com.