Paving the Way for the Mediterranean Solar Plan

Improves conditions favourable to the increased use of renewable energy across all the Southern Mediterranean Partner Countries

Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, occupied Palestinian territory, Syria*, Tunisia

Timeframe: 2010-2013

Budget: €4,642,500

 Objectives

 
The Mediterranean Solar Plan (MSP), one of the flagship initiatives of the Union for the Mediterranean, aims at expanding the use of renewable energy in the region and contributes to developing an integrated ‘Euro-Mediterranean green electricity market’. In  order to achieve this objective, a number of framework conditions must be in place, involving legislation, policies, a business development framework, technology transfer and industrial development in the region. The "Paving the Way for the Mediterranean Solar Plan" project tackles these essential aspects.
 
The project assists the Southern Mediterranean Partner Countries in creating conditions conducive to greater use of renewable energy in general and solar energy in particular. Thus the project will contribute to a significant increase in deployment of sustainable energy systems based on solar, wind and other renewable energy sources, combined with energy efficiency and savings in the region. This includes results and activities which contribute to the development and implementation of the MSP.
 
It also seeks to provide a platform for dialogue between the countries on both sides of the Mediterranean and for the preparation of joint activities, contributing to analytical work on key issues in order to facilitate progress through well-informed debate.
 
 
What does it do?
 
The project works along four lines of activity:
1.     Harmonisation of the Legal and Regulatory Framework;
2.     Transfer of Knowledge and Capacity Building;
3.     Development of Sustainable Energy Policy;
4.     Support to Investment;
 
In this context, the project assists the relevant authorities in developing and implementing a regulatory and legislative framework that supports renewable energy. It works to strengthen existing renewable energy and energy efficiency networks and helps Partner Countries through transfer of knowledge to implement sustainable energy policies, working closely with authorities to favour investment in the sector, while at the same time preserving energy affordability for  consumers. The project also facilitates efforts to draw up a roadmap and to the creation of a favorable climate towards sustainable energy investments. The project’s activities involve the largest number of stakeholders concerned. 

Actions in brief

  • Sets up a website indicating all the activities in the region relating to renewable energy;  
  • Develops national and regional road maps for regulatory reform, institutional development, and transfer of knowledge;
  • Conducts training courses on the opportunities for industrial development of the MSP;
  • Prepares suitable national policies for the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.

 


http://pavingtheway-msp.eu

EU Cooperation with Syria is currently suspended due to the political situation in the country; however, since in principle Syria is eligible for cooperation under the ENPI, activities may be taken up again once the situation improves.

http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/122168.pdf
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