(Ecofin Agency) - Tunisian gas and power company (STEG) signed with Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) an agreement to conduct feasibility study for solar plants which are to be developed in the southern part of the country. The study will cost $1.7 million.

With an individual capacity of 50 MW, the plants total 300 MW and will be constructed in Medenine, Tataouine, Gafsa, Kebili, Djerba and Garbes between 2017 and 2018.

Tunisia aims to increase renewable share in its energy mix from 4% to 30% or about 16 GW by 2030. To this end, the STEG has announced the upcoming construction of 20 photovoltaic power plants and 15 wind stations. Around 35 companies, Belgian, Spanish and French, have manifested their interest in developing the projects.

Gwladys Johnson