How much money does Tunisia invest in power & heat generation?

The T-1.5oC scenario requires an investment of 110 billion Tunisian dinar (trillion TND US$36 billion) in power generation and 129 billion TND (US$42 billion) in heat generation. The total investment in power and heat generation capacities therefore adds up to 239 billion trillion TND (US$78 billion).

How is offshore wind energy potential mapped in Tunisia?

Offshore wind energy potential in Tunisia is also mapped for two scenarios. Open-source data and maps from various sources were collected and processed to visualise the offshore potentials. For offshore wind map, two scenarios are generated: areas with water depth > 50 m or areas with water depth > 500 m were excluded from all scenarios.

How will Tunisia's economic growth affect the power load?

Furthermore, the growth of the commercial and industrial sectors of Tunisia and the electrification of transport will lead to a sharp increase in the electricity demand and therefore the overall power load.

Are solar and wind power plants a viable option in Tunisia?

Consequently, renewables achieved a global market share of over 80% of all newly built power plants in 202179. Tunisia has high-quality and substantial solar and wind resources, with either solar or wind potential alone able to cover projected electrical demand by 2050 many times over, based on GIS mapping results (projected demand in 2050:

Will the decarbonisation of the transport sector change Tunisia's electricity demand?

In the T-1.5°C scenario, it is assumed that there will be increased electrification of vehicles, so this trend can be expected to reverse with the decarbonisation of the transport sector, with increases in either public or private electrified transport. An examination of Tunisia’s residential electricity demand should clarify the above data.

Can geothermal power and heating plants be built in Tunisia?

No data are available for the specific situation in Tunisia. However, geothermal power and heating plants are not assumed to be built under any scenario. Heat pumps typically provide hot water or space heat for heating systems with relatively low supply temperatures, or they supplement other heating technologies.