The Tunis Afrique Presse Agency inaugurates its solar power plant and covers 70% of its electricity needs through renewable energy
As part of a concrete approach reflecting its commitment to environmental responsibility, the Tunis Afrique Presse Agency inaugurated, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, its photovoltaic power plant. This achievement will enable the Agency to cover nearly 70% of its electricity needs from a clean and renewable source.
The plant consists of 68 solar panels, with an installed capacity exceeding 40 kW and an estimated production of approximately 500 kWh, which will allow the Agency to reduce its energy bill by 50%.
The project was carried out in partnership with the National Agency for Energy Conservation, which contributed to the preparation of the terms of reference for the selection of a consulting firm, as well as to providing technical support to the Tunis Afrique Presse Agency throughout all stages of the implementation of the energy efficiency project for the main building and the installation of the photovoltaic system. This collaboration highlights the importance of partnerships between public institutions for the success of energy transition projects.
In his speech on this occasion, Mr. Imed Andaloussi, representative of the National Agency for Energy Conservation, stressed that Tunisia currently imports more than 60% of its energy needs, calling for accelerating the energy transition in order to reduce this dependency. He also recalled that the Agency has been active in this field since the late 1980s, and that the “PROSOL” programme, launched in 2010, marked a decisive turning point in the dissemination of photovoltaic energy. He further indicated that the share of renewable energy in electricity production currently stands at 6%, with an ambitious target of 35% by 2030.
The inauguration of this power plant thus represents a model to follow and demonstrates that investment in renewable energy within public institutions is no longer an option, but a strategic necessity, in a country endowed with solar potential capable of profoundly transforming its energy balance.