81298287-Support the renewal of the Tunisian national SCADA/Energy Management System (EMS)

In the context of global climate change, Tunisia is facing a growing national energy deficit and a strong dependence on fossil fuels. In fact, 96% of the electricity produced in Tunisia comes from natural gas combustion, a large portion of which is imported. This directly impacts the country's energy security and trade balance. As part of its updated National Climate Contribution (NDC), Tunisia has set a target of reducing carbon intensity to 45% by 2030, compared to 2010. This objective would be achieved by developing renewable energy and improving energy efficiency. In addition, the Tunisian state plans to increase the share of RE in electricity production to 35% by 2030. Meeting these objectives relies primarily on investment from the private sector. In this context, Tunisia has committed to an energy transition based on the development of renewable energies (RE) and energy efficiency (EE). In cooperation with the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) is launching the project "Up-Scaling Investments in Renewable Energies in Tunisia (APST II) ". The private sector could contribute two-thirds to the necessary increase in renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030, according to the Tunisian Solar Plan (PST), which amounts to approximately 4.2 GW. Currently, APST II is supporting the implementation of the 500 MW awarded in the first concession tender. The project also supports the 1.7 GW tender launched in December 2022. Additionally, APST II strengthens all the technical and administrative procedures required to integrate electricity generated from renewable sources into the national electricity grid managed by STEG. It will establish, in consultation with the national partners, transparent and stable rules governing contracts with independent power producers (IPPs). In close cooperation with its partners, APST II also supports reforms in the energy sector, the establishment of an independent electricity market regulator, and the international interconnection of the Tunisian electricity grid. To achieve these objectives, the project has identified three areas of action that will be addressed in consultation with key stakeholders from the public, economic, scientific, and civil society spheres: - The support of the tender calls for the development of renewable energy power plants; - The reinforcement of the national grid: - The promotion of digital approaches for accelerating the implementation of renewable energy projects.