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Solar self-consumption in Tunisia, simply explained

Self-consumption means generating electricity and using it on site instead of buying it all from STEG. Here is how it works, without the jargon.

How it works in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Your panels generate electricity

    During the day, they turn sunlight into electricity on your roof.

  2. 2

    You use your own generation first

    Your appliances prioritise the electricity you generate. Each kWh of your own generation used is a kWh you do not pay STEG for.

  3. 3

    The grid provides the rest

    At night and whenever needed, STEG takes over. A bidirectional meter installed by STEG measures the exchanges.

What you gain

Your generation covers your needs first; surplus is credited on your STEG bills under the rules in force and up to your consumption. The aim is to reduce your bill over the long term, not to resell electricity.

Tunisia's solar resource

Tunisia is one of the sunniest Mediterranean countries: depending on the region, around 1 450 to 1 830 kWh per installed kWc per year (source: ANME), with over 3 000 sunshine hours annually. Your roof's actual generation is estimated during the assessment.

Get the sizing right

The right installation maximises self-consumption, not capacity. As a guide, capacity (in kWc) is approximately your annual consumption (in kWh) divided by your region's specific yield. We refine this calculation for your actual situation.

Solar panels for the home

Lower household bills, with the PROSOL application and STEG procedures handled.

Solar panels for businesses

Reduce an operating cost, on LV or MV, with a profitability study.

Frequently asked questions

Financing, generation, procedures: prepare your installation with the essential information.

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How does solar self-consumption work in Tunisia?

Your panels generate during the day; you use your own electricity first, and the STEG grid supplies the rest. A bidirectional meter installed by STEG measures the exchanges.

Do I resell my electricity and earn money?

The residential model is self-consumption: the aim is to reduce your bill, not generate income. Exported surplus is credited on your bills up to your consumption, under the rules in force.

What happens at night or without sunshine?

The STEG grid takes over. Self-consumption complements the grid; it does not disconnect you from it.

What generation can I expect in Tunisia?

Tunisia has excellent solar resources: depending on the region, around 1 450 to 1 830 kWh per installed kWc per year (source: ANME). Your roof's actual generation is estimated during the assessment.

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We calculate your potential using your actual bill, free of charge and without obligation.

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