Pre-feasibility analysis on power highways for the Europe-MENA region integration in the framework of the Dii Rollout Plan 2050

M. Rivier A. Ramos L. Olmos F. Bañez

April 2012 - April 2014

Funding entity CESI

Participated by Desertec Industrial Initiatives (Dii)

The integration of the power systems of the MENA region with the European interconnected pool (ENTSO-E) is a key requirement to enable a massive power exchange between the two areas, which is the mission of Desertec Industrial Initiatives (Dii. This project evaluates the grid transmission reinforcements required to meet such an integration, for several medium and long horizons and different scenarios set by Dii.

Research topics:
• *Long-term strategic analysis
• *Regulation of energy network infrastructures

2012-DESERTEC