A Tataouine-based, 200 MW solar project, part of a 500 MW tender launched in November, has generated Africa's lowest-ever bid of TND7.18/kWh ($0.0244), according to Tunisia's Ministry for Energy, Mines and Renewable Energy. The project is located on the outskirts of Tunis at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level. ’s Mitsui. Majoul said the low prices would reduce national electricity production costs and subsidies, and cut natural gas imports by 5%.
A Tataouine-based, 200 MW solar project, part of a 500 MW tender launched in November, has generated Africa's lowest-ever bid of TND7.18/kWh ($0.0244), according to Tunisia's Ministry for Energy, Mines and Renewable Energy. The project is located on the outskirts of Tunis at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level. Majoul said the low prices would reduce national electricity production costs and subsidies, and cut natural gas imports by 5%.