Shams Program for SME Solar Funding
The Director General of the National Agency for Energy Control launched a program called "Shams" to support small and medium-sized enterprises in investing in photovoltaic solar power generation, backed by the African Development Bank. The program aims to facilitate financing, encourage enterprises to control their energy costs, and enhance their competitiveness as part of Tunisia's efforts to achieve an energy transition. This initiative comes after significant progress in solar power generation programs, where the number of low-voltage systems exceeded 150,000, with a total capacity of nearly 466 MW by April 2026. Additionally, 309 project applications with a total capacity of up to 455 MW were approved by September 2026, reflecting growing confidence in renewable energy investments. The current phase includes simplifying administrative procedures, developing power grids to accommodate greater capacities of renewable energy, and focusing on future challenges such as energy storage, electric mobility, and smart grids.
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