Tunisia to Develop 130 MW Solar Power Plant with Voltalia

Tunisia is set to strengthen its renewable energy capacity and sustainability drive with the development of a 130 MW solar power plant in Gabes Governorate. The project, valued at around 350 million Tunisian dinars, will be developed in partnership with France-headquartered Voltalia, a renewable energy developer listed on the Euronext exchange. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with the plant slated to be completed in 18 months and operational by June 2027.

Key Takeaways:

Tunisia will develop a 130 MW solar power plant in Gabes Governorate in partnership with Voltalia, a French renewable energy developer.
The project, valued at around 350 million Tunisian dinars, will cover 200 hectares in the El-Mhimehla area of Menzel Habib.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with completion scheduled in 18 months and operational by June 2027.
Voltalia has previously won a 139 MW solar project in Gabs in December 2024, which will also be constructed in 2026 and commissioned in 2027.
The Gabes Governorate is emerging as a key hub for Tunisia's renewable energy ambitions, with the country ramping up its solar capacity to support sustainable growth.
The project follows Voltalia's earlier success in Tunisia, demonstrating the company's commitment to supporting the country's renewable energy development.

Statistics:

130 MW: Capacity of the solar power plant to be developed in Gabes Governorate
350 million Tunisian dinars: Value of the project
200 hectares: Area to be covered by the solar power plant
18 months: Construction period for the project
June 2027: Scheduled operational start date for the plant
139 MW: Capacity of Volkalia's previous solar project in Gabs, awarded in December 2024
25 years: Duration of the power purchase agreement for the previous project

Sources:

Mosaiquefm
Voltalia