Launch of Tunisia's First 2 MW Solar Power Plant
The construction of Tunisia's first 2 MW solar power plant was launched on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the Khenansa area, under the delegation of Ajim on the island of Djerba. The ceremony was attended by the Governor of Medenine, Walid Taboubi, the regional delegate, MP Badis El Hadj Ali, as well as several representatives of local authorities and administrations. According to a statement from the Medenine governorate, this project is being implemented by young investor Mohamed Ksawla, owner of the company "Sorouh Solar", at a total cost of approximately 3 million Tunisian dinars. This is the first solar power plant of this scale on the island, as part of the national strategy to develop renewable energy and sustainable development. The project aims to strengthen local production of clean energy, reduce polluting emissions, while creating new jobs and stimulating the regional economy. It also falls within the state's willingness to support investment in alternative energy and encourage private initiatives led by young people. Read also: Kairouan - Renewable Energy: Inauguration of the 100 MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in El Metbasta-Sbikha
Key Points:
- The 2 MW solar power plant is the first of its kind on the island of Djerba
- The project is being implemented by young investor Mohamed Ksawla, owner of "Sorouh Solar"
- The total cost of the project is approximately 3 million Tunisian dinars
- The project aims to strengthen local production of clean energy and reduce polluting emissions
- The project falls within the national strategy to develop renewable energy and sustainable development
- The state is supporting investment in alternative energy and encouraging private initiatives led by young people
