Tunisian Institutions operating in the Renewable Energy field

1. Tunisian Institutions operating in the Renewable Energy field Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept Slim Gomri– 3 - 4 September 2012, Tunisia

2. Status /Repartition of Tunisian Institutions operating in the Renewable Energy field Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ministry of Industry and Technology and SME Non-Governmental/ Cooperation Agencies • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept

3. Agence Nationale pour la Maîtrise de l’Energie National Agency for Energy Conservation Mission Projects Presentation • PROSOL (The Solar Water Heating) (Joint initiative of the United Nations Environment Program, the Tunisian National Agency for Energy Conservation and the Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG). Project Highlights • 24000 m² installed • 5.7 millions USD financed by local banks • 3 banks involved • 5 solar vendors qualified • 7700 SWH systems installed Low Consumption Lamps established in 1985 public entity under the authority of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Small and Medium Enterprises. • implementing the State policy in the field of energy conservation by the promotion of • rational energy use, • renewable energies, • as well as energy substitution. • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept

4. STEG EnergiesRenouvelables Mission Projects Presentation STEG-ER has managedthe wind park of STEG located in SidiDaoud, with a power of 54 MW. STEG-ER supervises the work of implementation and will make the operation of a solar power plant associated with combined cycle (ISCC) of 40 MW in El Borma (southern Tunisia), on behalf of the SITEP (*). STEG-ER will conduct the feasibility study, preparation of specifications and control works of wind parks for many cement factories (large energy consumers). STEG-ER is requested by many institutions, Big Power Consuming Facilities (BPCF), wishing to become self-producers of electricity using renewable energy. (*)SocieteItalo-Tunisienned'Exploitation de Petrole” Subsidiary of STEG (Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas), STEG ER is a private law company STEG-ER's main objective is to contribute to the leadership and the development of the Tunisian Solar Plan (TSP). Its establishment in May 2010, aims to promote the national renewable energy policy. STEG-ER engages in the development of public-private partnership in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The main activities of STEG-ER are feasibility studies, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable energy and cogeneration power plants. STEG-ER provides expertise, assistance and know-how for projects in renewable energy and energy efficiency. • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept

5. CITET – Centre International des Technologies de l’Environement de Tunis Projects Presentation Mission Public institution and part of the Ministry of Environment, committed to develop access to environmental technologies in order to ensure a sustainable development in Tunisia and in the Arab as well as Mediterranean region. CITET is certified ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. Its laboratories are accredited according to ISO 17025 for more than 100 parameters. Providing technical assistance to enterprises in setting up environmental management systems and ensuring an improved management of their wastes. Training and building human and institutional capacities in the field of environmental protection.Environmental evaluation and analysis in accordance with national and international standards. Streamlining, transfer and innovation of eco-technologies and promotion of clean technologies. Collection and dissemination of environmental information through a wide range of products.Promotion of regional and international cooperation. Realization of 100 sessions of training and sensitizing on average per year Bilateral and multilateral cooperation: European Commission, Arabic and African countries, METAP countries, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, FAD , BM, UNIDO, UNEP, PNUD, BAD, BADEA, BID, FAO, JICA , Arab and Islamic funds... • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept

6. CRTEn – Research and Technology Center of Energy Mission Projects Presentation • The Research and Technology Center of Energy (CRTEn) is a structure of research & development (R&D) operative under the supervision of the Ministry for Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS). • The Center, contributing in an effective way to post-graduate formation, consists today of 3 laboratories: • Photovoltaic Laboratory (LPV) • Thermal Processes Laboratory (LPT) • Laboratory of Wind Power Control and Energy Valorization of Waste (LMEEVED) • The center is a technological platform where pilot R&D actions play a significant role in the accompaniment and the development of the innovating companies working in the various energy sectors, particularly new and renewable energies. • The main strategic orientations of CRTEn are: • Research • Training • Strategic Intelligence • Expertise Training sessions Research programs International Projects:  The Center takes part in two international European projects: FP7- Project: Empowering Tunisian Renewable Energy Research Activities (ETRERA): ETRERA First Scientific Steering committee. FP6- Project: Optimal Engineering Design for dependable Water and Power Generation in Remote Areas Using Renewable Energies and Intelligent Automation • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept (photo from JICA website)

7. University efforts in R&D Mission Projects Presentation Research & Development programs • ENIM • (Ecole Nat. d’Ingénieurs de Monastir) • ENIS • (Ecole Nat. d’Ingénieurs de Sfax) • ENIT • (Ecole Nat. d’Ingénieurs de Tunis) • ENIG • (Ecole Nat. d’Ingénieurs de Gafsa) • Faculté de Sciences de Bizerte • Faculté de Sciences de Tunis Leading research programs related to the state policy and the needs of the country in the field of energy conservation, renewable energies… • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept

8. ChambreSyndicale Nationale des EnergiesRenouvables Mission Projects Presentation CSNER is a non-governmental association gathering professionals working in the field of Renewable Energies in general and Solar Energy in particular. Since its creation in 2003, CSNER focused on building and maintaining a sustainable RE market at the national level. Training: PROVOLT CSNER organizes training sessions for companies operating in photovoltaic connected to the national network (STEG), in collaboration with ANME and BorjCedria "Eco-park". Certification: Launching of a new Label, « QUALISOL » for companies operating in Solar Heat Water • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept

9. Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation Mission Projects Presentation • Training cycles of creators of businessesAssistance and consistent logistics resources Public organization in charge of the implementation of the state policy relating to the promotion of the industrial and innovation sector as a support structure for enterprises and promoters.It is constituted of 5 centers and 24 Regional offices • API provides a support structure for companies and promoters. • CSCE - Support Center for Enterprise Establishment • Training cycles of creators of businesses • Assistance and consistent logistics resources • Accommodation in incubatorsCSCE covers within the whole country enterprise incubators (26) • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept

10. Mediterranean Renewable Energy Centre Mission Projects Presentation PROSOL Project (Solar water heater) PROSOL tertiary and Industrial PROSOL ELEC (Residential photovoltaic installation) Research activities in the assessment of the development of RE Implementation of demonstration projects (MEDISCO Project: Application of solar cooling technologies in food industry in the Mediterranean basin) Development of partnership platform between the two shores of Mediterranean Sea Scouting and development of CDM Clean Development Mechanism projects Local and regional trainings targeting the actors committed in RE market, policy and research. The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Territory (IMET), the Ministry for Industry and Energy of Tunisia (TMIE) and the Tunisian National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME), signed on January 26, 2004 a Memorandum of Understanding for establishing in Tunis a Centre for training, information dissemination, networking and development of pilot projects in the field of renewable energies (MEDREC). • The mission of MEDREC is to develop regional competencies through the transfer of technologies, the training of human capacities, the dissemination of information in the field of renewable energies (REs) and the enhancement of the positive role of “Tradable Renewable Certificates” (TRECs) and “Certified Emission Reductions” (CERs) in boosting private sector investments in the Region, through: • Promotion and development of projects in the field of REs in the Mediterranean. • Deploymentof financing sources and mechanisms’ options for the financial support of REs projects. • Networking between Countries of the region (exchange of experiences, know-how capitalization, transfer of technologies) • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept

11. Institut Méditerranéen des Energies Renouvelables Mission Projects Presentation Renewable Energy, International Cooperation, Project Engineering, Exchange of good practices The IMEDER concerns all the Renewable Energy actors and projects leaders of the member countries of the Union for the Mediterranean. The IMEDER is an association (1901 act), created the 11th of June, 2009, which wants to federate the professional world of the Renewable Energies around collaborative projects integrating private and public actors, but also training centers, research labs, on the 44 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean. • Advise the project leaders • Support and encourage research and development • Improve the clarity of RE training courses develop “tailor-made” training adapted to the projects • Facilitate the Mediterranean Solar Plan implementation via project engineering • Provide an expertise for RE development projects • Ensure the exchange of good practices and the dissemination • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept

12. Overview of Tunisian Institutions in the field of Renewable Energies • Socio-economic development in the era of renewable energies: Towards the creation of a research institution for the MENA region based on the DESERTEC concept