- 60 MW Sidi Bouzid solar plant reaches commercial operations with effect from 1 January 2026.
- Project secured under 30 year power purchase agreement with state utility STEG.
- Combined Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur projects to generate about 288 GWh of clean power annually
Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec ASA has reached commercial operations date for the 60 MW Sidi Bouzid solar power plant in Tunisia, marking the company’s first operational project in the North African country.
The project reached commercial operations with retroactive effect from 1 January 2026 and will deliver predictable long term revenues under a 30 year power purchase agreement with Tunisia’s state utility Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz.
The solar facility was developed by Scatec in partnership with Aeolus SAS, part of the Toyota Tsusho Corporation group. Scatec holds a 51% stake in the project while Aeolus owns the remaining 49%.
The project was awarded through a government tender as part of Tunisia’s strategy to decarbonise the national power sector and improve long term energy security.
A second project developed in parallel, the 60 MW Tozeur solar power plant, is progressing toward commercial operations and is expected to reach COD in H1 2026.
According to the developer, the Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur solar plants together will generate around 288 GWh of clean electricity annually. The combined output is expected to avoid more than 115000 tonnes of CO₂emissions each year.
“With Sidi Bouzid now in operation, we are establishing a strong foothold in Tunisia’s renewable energy market. The project demonstrates our ability to scale in new geographies through competitive tenders, strong partnerships and our integrated business model,” said Terje Pilskog, CEO of Scatec.
Scatec will also provide operations and maintenance as well as asset management services for both solar plants.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
