The European Commission has added five initiatives to its list of cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) projects, bringing the total to 13.

Projects on this list are eligible to apply for financial support through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy programme.

A key addition is Medlink Renewable Generation (MedGen), a large-scale solar and wind development in Algeria and Tunisia.

The project will install 10GW of renewable generation alongside battery storage systems. Two 2GW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnectors will be constructed to export up to 22.8 TWh of clean electricity each year to Italy, although this transmission element lies outside the CB RES scope.

MedGen has been highlighted as a flagship initiative due to its role in advancing sustainable development, strengthening regional cooperation, and supporting the EU’s energy diversification strategy.

The other approved projects include Twin Heat, which will decarbonise district heating in the twin cities of Słubice (Poland) and Frankfurt (Germany) by introducing renewable-based infrastructure.

The Comprehensive Offshore Renewable Energy Studies (CORES) project will carry out preparatory work for future floating offshore wind deployment in Portugal.

Two wind projects have also been recognised: the Utilitas Eleja-Jonišķis Wind Park, a 200 MW onshore development straddling the Latvian-Lithuanian border and due to start operation in 2028; and the Liivi Bay Offshore Wind Farm, planned for Estonian waters in the Gulf of Riga, which is expected to deliver 1GW of capacity from 2031.

According to the Commission, these projects aim to reinforce energy security, accelerate renewable energy deployment, and enhance cross-border cooperation in line with the EU’s energy and climate objectives.

The updated CB RES list has now been submitted to the European Parliament and the Council for a two-month scrutiny period, which may be extended by an additional two months. Following this, it will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and take effect 20 days later.

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