Medlink Project: A Priority for the European Union
The "Medlink" project, aiming to create an energy link between Tunisia, Algeria, and Italy, involving other European countries as well, is now among the European Union's priority projects.
Project Overview
This ambitious project plans to deploy approximately 10 GW of renewable energy - solar photovoltaic, terrestrial wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) - in Tunisia and Algeria, intended for both local markets and export. The expected production is 30 TWh per year, accompanied by 4 GW of new electricity transfer capacities between North Africa and Europe.
European Commission Support
The European Commission, in an update of the list of cross-border renewable energy projects published on its website, has assigned the "Medlink" project a special status, offering greater visibility and eligibility for grants for studies or construction work under the Mechanism for Interconnection in Europe (MIE).
Selection Process
Five new projects were selected after a call for proposals between September 2024 and January 2025. Each project was evaluated by external experts, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), and the European Commission to assess their profitability and impact.
Eligibility Criteria
To be included on this list, a project must be approved by at least two EU member states or by one member state and one or more third countries. Thirteen cross-border renewable energy projects currently benefit from this status within the EU.
Environmental and Social Impact
The "Medlink" project also includes an environmental and social impact study and aims to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 8 million tons per year in the EU, while accelerating the energy transition in the participating countries.
