Tunisia has signed two loan and financial guarantee agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for €50 million to build a 50 MW solar power plant in Beni M’hira, Tataouine. The project, part of STEG’s investment program, includes a 20 MWh battery storage system, a substation and about 8 km of 225 kV high-voltage lines.
Financing includes up to €30 million from the EBRD to STEG and €20 million from the Clean Technology Fund. The overall project value is estimated at about €53.5 million. The plant supports Tunisia’s goal of raising renewable electricity to 35% by 2030 and reducing dependence on natural gas imports.
STEG’s broader plan includes about 300 MW of battery storage, 600 MWh of storage capacity and 300 MW of new renewables before summer 2027, plus expansion of the Sidi Daoud wind farm and 200 MW of gas engines. A second 200 MW solar project with 100 MWh storage is also under consideration in Tataouine. The EBRD support forms part of wider EU cooperation, including €35.8 million announced under Global Gateway in January 2026 for photovoltaic projects and electricity infrastructure, including the Elmed Tunisia-Italy interconnection.
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