Tunisia solar power projects, Tunisia

1st May 2020 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Tunisia solar power projects, Tunisia

Name of the Project
Tunisia solar power projects.

Location
The project will be located in Tozeur, Sidi Bouzid and Tataouine, in Tunisia.

Project Owner/s
Scatec Solar will be the lead equity investor in the projects. The company will also provide engineering, procurement and construction; operation and maintenance; and asset management services for the power plants.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of the Tozeur (60 MW), Sidi Bouzid (60 MW) and Tataouine (240 MW) power plants totalling 360 MW.

The solar plants are expected to generate about 830 GWh/y, enough electricity to power more than 300 000 Tunisian households a year, and avoid the emission of 480 000 t/y of carbon dioxide.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Scatec Solar communication and investor relations, Ingrid Aarsnes, tel +47 950 38364 or email ingrid.aarsnes@scatecsolar.com.