Egypt
MENALINKS is working with power system stakeholders to accelerate the development of a mini grid regulation.
Supporting renewable energy integration through smart grids and sector coupling
MENALINKS supports renewable energy integration in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Türkiye by leveraging sector coupling, smart grid and flexibility solutions. To unlock their full renewable energy potential, MENALINKS identifies and addresses key challenges to renewable energy deployment in its partner countries to drive progress toward national climate goals by enhancing grid integration, system operations, and system flexibility.
Partner countries
Jordan
MENALINKS focuses on the flexibility potential of the industrial sector in Jordan.
Morocco
MENALINKS’ supports Morocco in understanding the demand flexibility potential at urban distribution level.
Tunisia
MENALINKS supports the development of Tunisian energy storage capacities and explores how policy frameworks can best support Tunisia’s decarbonisation strategy.
Türkiye
MENALINKS explores what flexibility options can support the energy transition in Türkiye.
This is MENALINKS
Responding to power system challenges by advancing sector coupling and smart grid solutions
MENALINKS addresses challenges towards the large-scale integration of renewable energy and sector coupling by focusing on policy, technology, finance, and know-how. Tailored to the partner country needs, the programme supports long-term structural change through regulatory improvements, new business models, education, financing solutions, and pilot projects.
Joining forces in a multi-skilled consortium of ten international, regional, and national partners
MENALINKS, led by Guidehouse, unites ten international, regional, and national partners in a dynamic consortium that combines knowledge of national energy system contexts, international technical expertise and leadership in programme management.
Our Impact
August 19, 2026
RE-PtX virtual classrooms connect participant assignments with expert input on Power-to-X and BESS
Two MENALINKS virtual classrooms linked participant presentations and expert exchange on Power-to-X pathways and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
August 3, 2026
What if hotels in Marrakech became key players in Morocco’s electricity flexibility?
As part of the MENALINKS programme, we are launching a pilot project dedicated to integrating an intelligent energy management system for the hotel sector.
June 25, 2026
Unlocking Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) investments and connecting projects with capital in Türkiye
MENALINKS brought together investors, project developers, policymakers, and industry leaders at the Battery Energy Storage System Investment Forum 2026 in Türkiye.