Tataouine solar power project, Tunisia
Name of the Project
Tataouine solar power project.
Location
Tataouine, Tunisia.
Project Owner/s
Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec.
Scatec was awarded a 25-year power purchase agreement with Tunisian State utility Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz in January 2026.
Project Description
The project will support Tunisia’s ambitious renewable-energy targets and enhance the country's energy security and entails the construction of a 120 MW solar power plant.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
€80-million, which will be financed by a combination of nonrecourse debt and equity. Scatec is further in dialogue with selected financial institutions for debt financing of the project.
Planned Start/End Date
Financial close is expected in the first half of 2027.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Scatec (designated engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), with an EPC scope of about 80% of capital expenditure, and will provide Asset Management (AM), and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services once the plant is operational.
Contact Details for Project Information
Scatec, tel +47 480 85 500 or email post@scatec.com.
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