1. General Context On September 18, 2024, Tunisia signed historic agreements to establish two major solar power plants, one in Tozeur and another in Sidi Bouzid. This was not just a routine investment deal, but a strategic transformation in Tunisia s energy future, where politics, economics, environment, and international diplomacy converge in the Tunisian desert. 2. Why This Timing Matters First: Tunisia s Energy Crisis Tunisia remains highly dependent on natural gas for electricity production. With rising global gas prices and declining domestic production, the country urgently needs alternative and sustainable solutions. This project, signed in late 2024, comes at a critical moment as electricity demand is expected to grow by 6% annually over the next decade. Second: Climate Commitments Tunisia is a signatory of the Paris Climate Agreement, committing to reduce emissions by 41% by 2030. The Tozeur solar plant, with a capacity of 50 MW, will directly contribute to cutti...