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Tunisia OKs home batteries as heatwave, outages push its power grid to the brink
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Fusion42 · 1 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Tunisia's state utility STEG has authorised the use of home battery storage systems with hybrid inverters for residential and business customers to help manage power outages caused by increased electricity demand during a severe heatwave.
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You can now offer home battery storage solutions legally in Tunisia, creating a new demand path as the grid can no longer meet peak cooling needs. Act quickly to connect with solar owners seeking reliable backup amid rising outages.
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