The first floating photovoltaic power plant in the Middle East and North Africa was officially opened in Tunisia recently, setting a precedent for the widespread application of this new photovoltaic technology in the region.
Although small, the floating PV plant has laid the first cornerstone for the rollout of the technology in the Middle East and North Africa, where Tunisia is planning to build PV plants in more than 50 regions.
According to the news released by the Ministry of Energy, the total cost of the floating photovoltaic power plant is 500,000 euros, with a power plant area of more than 2,500 square meters and a production capacity of about 200 kilowatts, which can reduce 120 tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year.
According to reports, in recent years, the construction of new energy projects in the Middle East and North Africa has accelerated, and the installed photovoltaic capacity has grown rapidly. It is estimated that by 2030, the photovoltaic power generation in the region is expected to reach 50GWh.
