Tunisia: AMEA Power Commissions 120 MWp Solar PV Project In Kairouan

AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the North and Middle East region, has commissioned a 120 MWp solar PV plant in the Kairouan Governorate of Tunisia, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to clean, reliable, and utility-scale energy.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, Her Excellency Fatma Thabet Chiboub; the Chief Executive Officer of STEG, Faical Tarifa; the Governor of Kairouan, Dhakar Bargaoui; the Secretary of State for Energy Transition, Ouael Chouchene; and the Chairman of AMEA Power, Hussain Al Nowais.

With an installed capacity of 120 MWp, the solar plant is expected to generate approximately 222 GWh of clean electricity annually—enough to power about 43,000 households. The project will also help avoid an estimated 117,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, contributing significantly to Tunisia’s climate commitments.

The project was financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, alongside the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Speaking at the event, 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 reaffirms AMEA Power’s strong track record of delivering large-scale renewable energy projects on schedule and in line with the highest industry standards. With this milestone, AMEA Power reinforces its commitment to advancing reliable and sustainable energy projects across the region.