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What is a photovoltaic power plant in Tunisia?

In Tataouine, in the governorate of Tunisia that goes by the same name, a photovoltaic power plant is in operation that can reach a maximum installed capacity of 10 MW to supply more than 20 GWh of energy per year to the national grid. The plant is equipped with a solar tracking system that optimises the energy that is produced.

Why should you invest in solar power in Tunisia?

Nur Energie has built and maintained a solar weather station for 3 years on the TuNur site to receive real time solar data on the ground. Tunisia has up to 20% better radiation than some of the best sites in Europe, and the Sahara desert provides significant land to develop large scale solar power projects.

What is TuNur energy doing in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, Nur Energie is developing the world’s first CSP solar export project between North Africa and Europe. For more information about the TuNur project please visit the TuNur company website:

What is TuNur energy?

Nur Energie has been present in Tunisia since 2008 working with local Tunisian and Maltese partners and investors to contribute to the solar energy industry in the region. The TuNur project consists of a 2,250MW solar CSP power plant in the Sahara desert and a 2 GW HVDC submarine cable from Tunisia to Italy.

What is the TuNur project?

The TuNur project consists of a 2,250MW solar CSP power plant in the Sahara desert and a 2 GW HVDC submarine cable from Tunisia to Italy. As the power plants become operational, they will generate circa 9,400GWh of 100% renewable and dispatchable power per annum.

Why should we invest in CSP technology in Tunisia?

In Tunisia the project will contribute to industrial development, improve energy security and will establish expertise in CSP technology and industry in the region.