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Preliminary feasibility · October 2026

Technical and economic preliminary studies are available. Project Zero remains in development; independent validation and project-specific approvals are the next steps.

Updated 6 October 2026. Based on the supplied preliminary technical and economic reports, Global Solar Atlas and a separate annual financial screening model. No new HOMER simulation or independent engineering certification is claimed.

Project Zero — Development Roadmap

Indicative roadmap, not completed milestones. Workstreams can overlap; progression depends on evidence and approvals.

1. 01

   Project definition

   • Confirm 10 MWp scope
   • Define objectives and assumptions
   • Identify required evidence
2. 02

   Land and site control

   • Verify title, access and boundaries
   • Secure suitable site documentation
   • Confirm land approval pathway
3. 03

   Partners and development rights

   • Verify technical references
   • Agree consortium roles and rights
   • Define equity and funding obligations
4. 04

   Grid and technical studies

   • Obtain STEG preliminary study
   • Prepare layout and yield assessment
   • Estimate connection costs
5. 05

   Environment and stakeholders

   • Environmental screening
   • Agricultural non-objection
   • Local stakeholder consultation
6. 06

   Preliminary financial case

   • Validate CAPEX and OPEX
   • Test tariff, debt service and FX risks
   • Seek bank financing agreement in principle
7. 07

   Application and Ministry approval

   • Confirm window and required documents
   • Arrange bid security and submit
   • Obtain Ministry agreement in principle
8. 08

   SPV and detailed development

   • Establish project company
   • Implement agreed rights and governance
   • Complete detailed studies and approvals
9. 09

   PPA and financial close

   • Execute applicable PPA arrangements
   • Satisfy lender conditions
   • Complete financial close
10. 10

    Procurement and notice to proceed

    • Finalize EPC and supply contracts
    • Confirm construction readiness
    • Issue notice to proceed
11. 11

    Construction and commissioning

    • Build and supervise works
    • Test and obtain required approvals
    • Achieve commercial operation
12. 12

    Operations and performance

    • Operate and maintain
    • Monitor yield and payments
    • Review performance and lessons

PPA and approval timing must follow applicable procedures. This roadmap complements the decision gates; it does not replace them.

Project Zero: the path to construction

Development pillars and decision gates

Reference project: 10 MWp solar PV. A storage option will be assessed within the feasibility study; no storage capacity or budget has been adopted.

Storage assessment must identify the economic or contractual benefit that justifies its cost. If no sufficient benefit is demonstrated, storage will be excluded from the project scope.

Each stage of the vision would be developed as a separate project, under the authorization regime or a concession procedure depending on its individual capacity and the applicable framework. Portfolio size does not determine the procedure; each project is assessed on its own.

Centre of Excellence for energy knowledge exchange

Our ambition is to help advance Tunisia’s energy sector and build a hub for knowledge exchange across Africa, the Arab world, the Mediterranean and Europe.

The proposed centre begins as an open framework for applied research, training and knowledge transfer. Its first proposed pilot measures dust, panel cleaning and water use for Project Zero, comparing practical cleaning methods before adopting AI. Local measurements will test the potential benefit; no savings are guaranteed.

The Centre of Excellence would seek cooperation with universities and research centres in Tunisia and Finland. No cooperation agreement exists at this stage.

An open invitation to contribute

Universities, research centres, companies and public institutions from all regions are welcome to propose or lead a study, a pilot or a training programme with BGEB. We welcome initiatives that demonstrate practical value for Tunisia and potential exchange across Africa, the Arab world, the Mediterranean and Europe.

Each collaboration will define its scope, funding, responsibilities, data access, intellectual property and publication rights in writing.

Water: three regions, distinct needs

Kébili: groundwater protection, efficient oasis water use, reuse and suitable brackish-water treatment. Gabès and Médenine: coastal desalination and industrial water options. Each opportunity requires a permitted source, specified water quality, a paying customer, delivered-water economics and an acceptable brine solution. Desalination does not itself resolve groundwater depletion.

Who decides the pace?

The vision is indicative, not a fixed delivery schedule. Each project’s competent governing body decides whether to advance, hold, restructure or stop, considering technical advice and lead financiers’ contractual approval rights, under Tunisian law and in the project’s interest. The legal form, reserved decisions, BGEB’s role and rights will be defined in written agreements. Funding does not automatically confer control over BGEB or other projects.

Local value, measured in practice

The platform starts in El Faouar, a region of oases, dates and desert tourism, and aims for clean energy to support these local sectors.

We aim to strengthen economic vitality and social inclusion in southern and border regions through decent work, training, local businesses and efficient energy and water solutions. Kébili, Gabès and Médenine are priority areas for the water, hydrogen and ammonia vision. Benefits depend on viable projects and documented local delivery plans; a grid-connected solar plant does not by itself guarantee cheaper household electricity.

Indicators will distinguish construction job-years and peak headcount from permanent full-time jobs, and track training, local procurement, measured water savings and environmental performance. Targets will be set after project-specific studies; no employment or savings totals are promised.

Partnership and project structure

BGEB originates and coordinates the development of renewable-energy projects in Tunisia, working with qualified technical partners and investors to advance each opportunity from early site identification toward an investment decision and, ultimately, financial close. Project-specific roles, funding and participation are agreed transparently through dedicated contractual arrangements.