Benefiting 43,000 Households
The largest solar power plant in Tunisia was inaugurated on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Kairouan, with a total investment of 250 million dinars. This plant exceeds the threshold of 100 megawatts-peak of installed capacity for the first time. It has an integrated electrical substation with an entry-exit configuration, injecting electricity directly into the 225-kilovolt high-voltage network operated by the Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (Steg). The plant will produce 222 gigawatt-hours of energy each year, avoiding 117,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
Inauguration of the El Mtabasta-Sbikha Station
The El Mtabasta-Sbikha station in the Kairouan governorate has given birth to Tunisia's largest solar power plant, with a capacity of 100 MW, inaugurated by the Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Ms. Fatma Thabet Chiboub, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. This installation is the first renewable energy project in Tunisia to exceed this capacity. The inauguration ceremony brought together the Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, the CEO of Amea Power, the Governor of Kairouan, and the General Manager of Steg. This project is part of the ongoing efforts to support investment in renewable energy and develop the national electricity grid.
Financing by the African Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation
The project has three unprecedented characteristics in Tunisia:
- It exceeds the threshold of 100 megawatts-peak of installed capacity for the first time.
- It has an integrated electrical substation with an entry-exit configuration.
- It injects electricity directly into the 225-kilovolt high-voltage network operated by Steg. The International Finance Corporation and the African Development Bank have financed the project. The Emirati company Amea Power, active in the renewable energy sector, owns and operates the plant.
Statement by the President and General Manager of Steg
The President and General Manager of Steg, Fayçal Trifa, expressed his satisfaction with this major project: "This strategic project is part of Tunisia's public policy to accelerate energy transition and promote the use of renewable energy. It is part of a wave of fruitful investments in this vital sector, which is the cornerstone of diversifying energy sources." The total investment amounts to approximately $83 million, financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the African Development Bank.
Future Solar Power Plants
The Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy highlighted that the investment cost of this plant amounts to approximately 250 million dinars. She emphasized the importance of this plant, which is the largest solar energy project in Tunisia and a model for attracting major companies in the sector. She added that its production will reinforce Tunisia's position in the clean energy sector, supporting the state's efforts to reduce subsidies to the energy sector. Additionally, it will create 40 new jobs for young people in the region.
Key Project Indicators
This is the first renewable energy project in Tunisia with an installed capacity exceeding 100 MWp. It is the first renewable energy project under the concession regime to achieve both financial closure and commercial operation (COD). It is the first renewable energy project with an integrated electrical substation (entry/exit configuration). It is the first renewable energy project injecting electricity into Steg's 225 kV high-voltage network.
About Amea Power
Based in Dubai, Amea Power is a developer, investor, owner, and operator of renewable energy projects. As one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the region, Amea Power has assembled a team of world-class experts to develop and deliver projects in Africa, the Middle East, and emerging Asia. With projects in 20 countries, a pipeline of over 6 GW, and more than 2,600 MW in operation or under construction, the company is accelerating its investments in wind, solar, battery storage, and water desalination, affirming its long-term commitment to global energy transition. For more information: www.ameapower.com
