A consortium including Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec ASA and Aeolus SAS (Aeolus), a subsidiary of the Toyota Tsusho Group, has reached the commercial operations date (COD) for the 60 MW Tozeur solar power plant in Tunisia. The facility became operational effective March 4, 2026.
Power generated by the solar power plant will be sold under a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tunisian state utility Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz (STEG).
The 60 MW Tozeur solar power plant was constructed in parallel with the Sidi Bouzid 60 MW solar plant, which reached COD in March with retroactive effect to 1 January 2026.
“With Tozeur now in operation alongside Sidi Bouzid, we are establishing a solid platform for growth in Tunisia. These projects demonstrate both our execution capabilities and the attractiveness of the market,” said Terje Pilskog, CEO of Scatec.
“With three additional projects already in our backlog, we are well positioned to continue scaling our presence and supporting the country’s transition to renewable energy,” added Pilskog.
Decarbonising electricity production in Tunisia
Scatec secured the projects through a government tender process and form part of Tunisia’s broader strategy to decarbonise its power sector and enhance energy security. The Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur facilities are the first Scatec-developed projects to reach commercial operations in Tunisia, representing a key milestone in the company’s expansion across North Africa.
Scatec owns 51% of the projects, with Aeolus holding the remaining 49%. The Norwegian developer will provide Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Asset Management (AM) services for the projects.
Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur are together expected to produce approximately 288 GWh of clean electricity annually, equivalent to an estimated abatement of more than 115,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Tunisia’s total installed solar PV capacity reached 895 MW by the end of 2025, up from 775 MW in 2024. The commissioning of the 60 MW Tozeur plant and the 50 MW Sidi Bouzid facility adds 110 MW of new solar capacity to Tunisia’s national grid.
