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ELMED Electricity Interconnection in Tunisia

Overview

This flagship project consists in financing the construction of a 200-km 600MW High-Voltage Direct Current submarine interconnection cable connecting electricity transmission networks of Tunisia and  Italy, one component of the Tunisia-Italy electricity interconnection and associated infrastructure known as ELMED. The Project will contribute to integration of the European and North African electricity grids and will help accelerate renewable energy development in Tunisia.

Key information

Global Gateway areas of partnerships

Climate and Energy

Type of initiative

Country level

Geographical focus

Neighbourhood

Countries

Tunisia

Team Europe members involved

Germany; EBRD; European Commission

Initiative ID

IDI353-1

Milestones

  • 2023 (Q2): project proposal -to support the renewable energy part approved at NIP Board
  • During Q2-2023, launching ceremony in Tunis with donors (KfW, BM, EIB, EBRD) 

Contact

For any enquiries on the project and on partnerships' opportunities, please contact: