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Renewable energy makes up 9% of electricity through May
The share of electricity production from renewable energies in Tunisia reached 9 percent of the total by the end of May 2026, with domestic production increasing by 6 percent compared to the same period in 2025, reaching approximately 7,506 gigawatt-hours. The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company accounted for 91 percent of the production, while the government focused on developing solar energy systems, providing around 615 megawatts of solar energy on rooftops and industrial networks. Additionally, electricity demand saw a slight decrease of 1 percent, with sales in some sectors like chemical and oil industries declining by 6 percent, whereas sales in other sectors such as paper manufacturing and agricultural water increased. The largest industries are the biggest consumers of energy, representing 60 percent of the total demand, and the renewable energy sector remains a key focus in the development of Tunisia's power industry.
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