Scatec starts Tunisia solar plant
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jun 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The construction of the 'Sidi Bouzid II' solar plant by Scatec and Aeolus SAS in Tunisia is expected to positively impact the renewable energy sector, increasing investor confidence in similar projects. It will also reduce Tunisia's reliance on imported natural gas, potentially stabilizing energy costs and improving the country's energy independence.
Scatec, in partnership with Aeolus SAS, has reached financial close and commenced construction of the 120 MW 'Sidi Bouzid II' solar plant in Tunisia. This EUR 96 million project, Scatec's third in Tunisia, is financed by non-recourse debt from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and European Investment Bank, with additional grant funding and guarantees from the European Union. The plant, expected to be operational by the second half of 2027, will generate 276 GWh of electricity annually, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting Tunisia's goal of 35% renewable energy generation by 2030. A 25-year power purchase agreement is in place with Société Tunisienne de l Electricité et du Gaz.
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