Tunisia’s state-run utility, Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG), launched the construction phase for its 10-MW solar PV plant in the governorate of Tozeur. The infrastructure is being built by the Italian firmTerniEnergia.
The project is being financed through a subsidized loan of €12.5 million with a five-year grace period from the German Development Bank (KfW) under the Neighborhood Investment Facility (NIF) of the European Union.
It is expected to support government efforts as part of its strategy to reduce dependence on natural gas and secure its electricity supply.