Germany and Tunisia work together to enhance their strategic and technical collaboration in the energy sector. The cooperation includes various fields, such as securing energy supply, supporting renewable energies, improving energy efficiency and grid development. Together, the partners are transforming their energy systems and opening up important new fields of business.
We support high-level political dialogue, encourage civil society activities, facilitate fertile business environments, enhance exchange of best practices and and convey the idea of energy transition.
Facts & Figures
Sunshine Hours per Year
Global demand for energy is steadily rising and requires new sources of energy production. Thanks to the continuous improvement of technologies, renewable energies become a progressively reliable alternative. However, most renewable energy sources depend on geographic conditions.
In this context, Tunisia can benefit from an impressive number of sunshine hours per year, much more than Germany.
Sources: GIZ; Statista
CO2 Emission Reduction Target 2030
A sustainable energy transition consists not only in the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, but also demands a reduction of CO2 emissions. Germany as well as Tunisia set themselves ambitious targets for reducing their emission until 2030.
Sources: INDC Tunisia (2015); IEA (2015)
The German-Tunisian Energy Partnership can actively help to achieve our targets of reaching 30% renewables in the energy mix by 2030, as well as reducing the energy consumption by 30%.
Milestones
The German-Tunisian energy partnership was established in 2012. The technical collaboration is organized along thematically organized task forces in which representatives of the government of both countries take part. Those experts treat a large spectrum of energy subjects.
Furthermore, the partnership disposes of a permanent German-Tunisian Secretariat in Tunis.
We want to accompany Tunisia on its way to accomplish a sustainable energy system. One of the key factors therefore is a stable and efficient legal framework to promote renewable energies.
What We Can Do For You
Support Political Dialogue
The German-Tunisian Energy Partnership is a platform supporting a high-level intergovernmental dialogue on energy matters. We prepare and facilitate high-level meetings. We support the implementation of agreed activities. We organize the exchange between relevant institutions in Germany and Tunisia.
Promote Best-Practice Exchange
Nobody is forced to repeat the mistake of the other. To learn from one another is therefore key to the German-Tunisian Energy Partnership. We arrange and accompany expert delegations. We organize workshops and trainings-on-the-job. All for the sake of promoting what is already there: best-practice.
Connect Business and Politics
We build bridges between politics and business, facilitate access to decision-makers and help you make your position being heard in the partnership countries
Enhance Energy Transition Communication
Clear communication translates endeavors into understanding. We communicate about the Energiewende through various channels. Here and there. Online and offline
Partners
An Initiative by
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
The central task of the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is to reinvigorate the social market economy, allowing it to stay innovative in the long term and strengthen Germany’s social fabric. The Ministry has the legal, administrative and coordinating mandate to fulfill this mission, e.g. in the area of energy.
Tunisian Ministry for Industry, Mines and Energy
The Tunisian Ministry for Industry, Mines and Energy's mission is to develop and implement government policy in the areas of industry, industry-related services, energy, mining, industrial cooperation and industrial, energy and mining safety.
Implemented by
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work. It is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas.
In Cooperation with
National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME)
The National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME) was founded in 1985. Its mission is to execute the states policy in the field of energy.
German-Tunisian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK)
AHK advises, supports and represents German companies worldwide that wish to develop or expand their business activities abroad. AHKs are institutions of German foreign trade promotion.
Federal Foreign Office
The Federal Foreign Office represents Germany’s interests to the world. It promotes international exchange and offers protection and assistance to Germans abroad.
Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG)
The Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG) was founded in 1962 to harmonise the Tunisian energy sector in terms of electricity and gas. STEG represents the system operator and grid owner in Tunisia. Among its tasks, STEG produces electricity and operates the transmission and distribution grid. STEG represents a main player in implementing the National Strategy of Renewable Energies and Energy Effieincy in Tunisia.
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
The central task of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is to reinvigorate the social market economy, stay innovative in the long term and strengthen the social fabric in Germany. The Ministry has the necessary legal, administrative and coordinating mandate to fulfil this mission, e.g. in the area of energy.
KfW
The German KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau) is the world largest national development bank.
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUV)
For more than 30 years, the Ministry has worked to protect the public from environmental toxins and radiation and establish an intelligent and efficient use of raw materials; it has advanced climate action and promoted a use of natural resources that conserves biodiversity and secures habitats.
