9 EU Nations Unite to Transform Mediterranean into Green Energy Hub

Southern European countries plan joint renewable projects to combat climate change and boost energy transition.

Energy ministers from nine EU countries met in Cyprus to discuss harnessing offshore wind and solar power.
The MED9 countries aim to establish cross-border renewable energy projects with minimal bureaucratic hurdles.
A new study on the Mediterranean's renewable energy potential has been requested from the European Commission.
Pilot projects in offshore wind, wave energy, and floating solar units are already underway in some countries.
Key challenges include integrating offshore energy facilities with existing onshore power grids and interconnections.