Publication date: 2012, September
Author: Global Data
Description: Solar and wind power generation have substantial potential in the country. The north of the country faces the Mediterranean Sea, and receives high wind velocities favoring wind power generation. The country’s first wind farm has already been generating power here since 2000, and more are expected to follow. High solar irradiance in the country, because of its tropical location, also favors solar power development. A number of solar power facilities are planned as part of Tunisia’s Solar Power Plan. These projects are expected to increase the share of renewable power in the country. Another notable future energy source in Tunisia is nuclear power; the country has plans to have built its first nuclear plant by 2020.
