The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG), the state-owned electricity and gas company, has announced its readiness to deal with the peak demand for electricity during the summer season.

Electricity consumption is expected to reach record levels of between 4,700 and 4,900 megawatts in the summer due to the increased use of air conditioners.

Tunisia faces energy challenges, with the power deficit exceeding 77% of demand, negatively impacting the country’s trade balance.

To overcome these challenges, Tunisia plans to increase the share of solar energy in the electricity mix by 2030, aiming to raise the share of renewable energy to 30% of total energy consumption.

The electricity sector in Tunisia is a vital sector fully controlled by the state. STEG provides about 95% of production, while the private sector participates in only 5%.

Investing in renewable energy is a strategic option for Tunisia to achieve these goals, with this investment including producing 35% of electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind power.

In parallel, Tunisia is working on improving the capabilities of its power plants and transmission towers to adapt to climate change and meet the growing demand for electricity in the country.