Featured in From the ground up – 04-2024

A Mediterranean super-grid

Greece has grand plans for an interconnector network that runs from the Middle East through to the heart of Europe. pv magazine examines the latest developments on the road to a Mediterranean super grid and what it might mean for the regions involved.

By

Ilias Tsagas

09 Apr 2024

Linking solar-rich Middle Eastern countries with European nations that generate significant energy from wind could benefit both regions. | Photo: Eurowind

There is great imagination in Greece’s interconnection strategy. Recent announcements about plans to connect the Greek grid with networks in Saudi Arabia, Austria, and Germany demonstrate huge ambition. Moreover, in recent years, the country has been steadily working to link with Cyprus, Israel, and Egypt.The idea of an electricity interconnection running from Saudi Arabia to …

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