Renewable-energy company Scatec has reached financial close and started construction on the 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant, in Tunisia.
The €96-million project is expected to reach commercial operation in the second half of 2027.
The Sidi Bouzid II project will generate 276 GWh/y of electricity and reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 107 000 t/y, Scatec says.
In Tunisia, 95% of electricity generation is based on natural gas, of which more than 60% is imported. Tunisia has a target to reach 35% of generation from renewable sources by 2030. Renewables contribute to reducing the cost of generation, as well as increasing energy independence, Scatec adds.
The power purchase agreement was awarded in December 2024 through a government tender designed to support Tunisia’s ambitious renewable-energy targets and enhance the country's energy security.
