Long-term optimisation model of the Tunisian power system

Asma Dhakouani, Francesco Gardumi, Essia Znouda, Chiheb Bouden and Mark Howells

Energy, 2017, vol. 141, issue C, 550-562

Abstract: The electricity mix in Tunisia mainly relied on conventional energy sources for over 50 years. Recently, due to fossil fuel prices oscillations and national reserves shortage, the need arose for restructuring the energy supply system. Targeting the integration of renewable energies could be a plan for satisfying the increasing demand and the supply independence. However, several macroeconomic conditions and policies present barriers for the integration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES), despite their abundance, availability and environmental benefits.

Keywords: Tunisian power system; Energy systems modelling; OSeMOSYS; Interconnections; Job creation; Electricity mix (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.09.093

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