Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur solar projects, Tunisia – update
Name of the Project
Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur solar projects.
Location
Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur provinces, Tunisia.
Project Owner/s
Scatec and Aeolus, part of Toyota Tsusho Group. Scatec owns 51% of the projects, and Aeolus the remaining 49%.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of two 60 MW solar PV plants – Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur.
The plants were awarded through a government tender process, and form part of Tunisia’s broader strategy to decarbonise its power sector and strengthen energy security.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
€79-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction started in August 2024.
Latest Developments
Toyota Tsusho Group has reached commercial operations date of the 60 MW Tozeur solar power plant, with retroactive effect from March 4, 2026.
The project will generate predictable revenues under a 30-year power purchase agreement with Tunisian State-owned utility Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz.
The power plant was built in parallel with the Sidi Bouzid solar plant, which reached commercial operations date in March, with retroactive effect to January 1, 2026.
Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur are the first Scatec-developed projects to reach commercial operations in Tunisia and are together expected to produce about 288 GWh/y of clean electricity, equivalent to an estimated abatement of more than 115 000 t/y of CO2 emissions.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Scatec (operations and maintenance, as well as asset management services for the projects).
Contact Details for Project Information
Scatec, tel +47 480 85 500 or email post@scatec.com.
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