Tunisia's outages reveal heatwave impacts
Tunisia is experiencing an escalating electricity crisis in July 2026, characterized by frequent and widespread power outages due to the surge in demand associated with the intense heatwave. The country heavily relies on natural gas (accounting for 91% of electricity production) and imports a significant portion of its electricity from Algeria, which increases the vulnerability of its electrical system during disruptions, such as the outage at the Sidi Abdelkader plant. The peak consumption has risen by approximately 30%, leading to nearly daily periodic power cuts aimed at preventing a complete collapse of the grid. These outages have caused factory shutdowns and damage to essential materials, in addition to severe social and health impacts, especially amid the ongoing heatwave. Tunisia faces structural challenges, including weak investments in renewable energy alternatives and modernization of the grid, which exacerbate its dependence on imports and heighten the risk of more widespread outages if any disruptions occur in Algeria's supply.
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