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Tunisia announces strategy to boost renewable energy and green hydrogen production amid regional challenges, as part of an ambitious national strategy to transform the country into a world leader in green hydrogen production.
Tunisia has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aimed at transforming the country into a world leader in the production of green hydrogen. Blessed with abundant solar and wind resources, Tunisia is poised to capitalise on these assets to produce clean hydrogen, a versatile energy carrier with the potential to decarbonise a range of industries, reads an article by solarquarter.
The strategy lays out a comprehensive roadmap that includes a massive expansion of renewable energy, with significant increases coming mainly from solar and wind power. This expansion is essential to fuel the production of green hydrogen.
One aspect of the plan is to reallocate existing gas pipelines to transport green hydrogen, which will facilitate direct connections with European markets. This will not only support domestic production, but also pave the way for new export opportunities for Tunisia.
Combining local needs with global ambitions, Tunisia’s strategy will initially focus on the production of green ammonia for fertilisers. The aim is first to meet local demand before diversifying into exports.
International collaboration is also emphasised, with Tunisia actively seeking partnerships to attract foreign investment. These partnerships are seen as essential to the effective development of the green hydrogen industry.
‘This strategy marks an important step in Tunisia’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy,’ said the Tunisian government representative. ‘By leveraging our abundant renewable resources and strategic location, we can position Tunisia as a key player in the global green hydrogen market.’
Yet despite the ambitious targets that have been set, the strategy is not problem-free. Water scarcity is one of the most burning issues in the region, especially as hydrogen production requires vast quantities of water. The development and commercialisation of efficient and cost-effective electrolysis technologies will be equally important to the success of hydrogen production.
In fact, Tunisia’s new commitment to the production of green hydrogen not only reflects local aspirations, but is part of the global energy transition. By maximising its natural resources, Tunisia is not only addressing its domestic energy challenges, it is also positioning itself for potential leadership on the world stage in the growing hydrogen economy.
TunisianMonitorOnline
