صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
Tunisia –The unprecedented heat wave taking place in Tunisia has shed light on the challenges facing the country’s electricity system, after repeated power outages caused widespread losses affecting vital economic sectors, most notably poultry farming, along with shops, restaurants and bakeries, amid mounting demands to reform the energy sector.
Temperatures in a number of areas exceeded48°CWhich led to a record rise in demand for electricity, at a time when the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) confirmed that the periodic cuts came as an emergency measure to protect the national grid from a comprehensive collapse as a result of the great pressure on consumption.
The repeated outages led to huge losses in the poultry sector, as breeders reported the death of thousands of birds due to the failure of ventilation, cooling, water and feed distribution systems, while commercial and industrial activities were also affected as a result of food spoilage and electrical equipment failure.
On the other hand, the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company announced its readiness to compensate those affected by the malfunctions affecting electrical appliances, according to specific procedures and procedures, which include providing proof of the damage and the value of repair or replacement.
Experts in the field of energy believe that the crisis goes beyond the effects of the heat wave, and reflects structural imbalances in the electricity sector, most notably the decline in investments, the delay in the completion of new production projects, the collapse of part of the infrastructure, in addition to the heavy reliance on natural gas, which represents more than 90 percent of electricity production.
Data from the National Observatory for Energy and Mines indicate that electricity production increased during the first five months of 2026, but it was not sufficient to meet demand during the summer peak, at a time when the contribution of renewable energies is still limited compared to the government’s announced goals.
The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company is also facing great financial pressures, with the high volume of its debt and the increase in unpaid debts, which limits its ability to develop the network and invest in new production projects.
Specialists warn that continued outages during the summer may exacerbate social tension and increase pressure on the authorities, calling for accelerating renewable energy projects, modernizing transmission and distribution networks, and enhancing production capacity to ensure stable electricity supply.
Source:“My press”
