Why Tunisia’s renewable energy strategy faces resistance

The Russia-Ukraine conflict and the US-Israel tensions have highlighted vulnerabilities in energy systems reliant on imports. Tunisia faces a significant energy deficit of approximately $3.8 billion, exacerbated by ineffective policies that favor foreign investment in renewable energy over true energy independence. Recent approvals for five renewable energy concessions have raised concerns about privatization, profit extraction by multinationals, and insufficient local benefits, compounding Tunisia’s energy challenges.

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