AMEA Power has commissioned a 120MWp solar PV project in the Kairouan Governorate of Tunisia, delivering electricity into STEG’s 225kV high-voltage network.
The company said the project is Tunisia’s first solar development above 100MWp and the first renewable energy project under the concessions regime to reach both financial close and commercial operation.
The plant is also the first renewable project in Tunisia to include an integrated substation with a loop-in and loop-out configuration and to inject power directly into the 225kV transmission network, according to AMEA Power.
AMEA Power stated that the 120MWp facility is expected to generate around 222GWh of electricity annually, supplying power to about 43,000 households.
The company added that the project will help avoid an estimated 117,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.
The solar plant was financed by the International Finance Corporation and the African Development Bank.
Hussain Al Nowais, chairman of AMEA Power, said: “The commissioning of this solar power plant marks an important milestone for Tunisia’s energy transition. As the first project under the concession regime to enter operation, and the first renewable energy facility connected to the 225 kV grid, it strengthens the country’s energy security by delivering clean and reliable electricity. This achievement reflects AMEA Power’s unwavering commitment to supporting Tunisia’s long-term renewable energy development and contributing to a more sustainable future for generations to come.”
The commissioning follows the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in 2024 and reinforces AMEA Power’s track record of delivering large-scale renewable energy projects across the region.