The Ministry of Economy signed a guarantee agreement to finance the Tataouine power plant

Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdul Hafeez and Director of the European Bank's Office for Reconstruction and Development in Tunisia George Achalcaste signed a guarantee agreement on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The agreement aims to provide the necessary financing for the construction of a photovoltaic power plant in Tataouine State.

The total value of the funding is 50 million euros, equivalent to about 167 million dinars, for the implementation of the project in a well-maintained Beni district. The plant's components include equipping an integrated system for storing electrical energy via batteries to support the stability of production and local distribution.

The financial agreement is based on double funding of EUR 30 million directly provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Clean Technology Fund provides an additional 20 million euros, a fund supported by several participating countries and international partners.

The agreement also provides for a financial contribution of EUR 4 million to accompany the basic funding package. This non-refundable assistance is intended to provide technical support and technical assistance for all phases of the project in skilled construction.