Us-tunisia increases energy storage science and engineering

How will energy conservation impact Tunisia?

According to the revised Tunisian NDC, over the period of 2021–2030, the implementation of energy conservation programs will result in an average of 3.6% reduction in primary energy intensity and a 12% share of renewable energy in primary energy consumption until 2030 [ 8 ].

What is the energy system in Tunisia?

In BAU, the Tunisian energy system is based on the continuation of already legislated policies, current trends, existing plans and cost improvements in low-carbon technologies, without considering additional climate targets, with fossil fuels remaining the prime forms of energy until 2050 ( Table 1 ). Table 1.

How is Tunisia promoting the diversification of its energy supply?

Despite its increasing energy consumption needed to meet growing mobility, industrial and residential requirements, Tunisia is promoting the diversification of its energy supply through the deployment of renewable energies based on the exploitation of domestic hydro, wind and solar resources [ 8 ].

How will the Tunisian energy system evolve?

The evolution of the Tunisian energy system in the next few decades will highly depend on the implementation of its Nationally Determined Contribution by 2030 and its potential long-term low-emission strategies.

How will Tunisian energy supply improve in 2050?

The improvement in security of energy supply is even more profound in 2050, with Tunisian import dependence declining from 64% in BAU to 30% in the Conditional NDC, implying that energy imports are reduced by 15 Mtoe, through energy savings and the expansion of renewable energy. Figure 8.

What will Tunisia's solar energy capacity be in 2030?

The 2030 target of the 30% share of renewable energy in the power mix will be translated into an additional renewables-installed capacity of 3815 megawatts (MW) by 2030, compared to the 2017 installed levels [ 32 ]. In our BAU scenario, Tunisia’s solar energy capacity in 2030 will reach 1.2 GW, falling short of the Tunisian Solar Plan goals.