This document examines the current state of the market as well as opportunities for energy storage of gas and electricity, and distributed flexibility resources (DFR) across the Mediterranean region. It aims to illustrate their practical applications and associated regulatory frameworks.
The analysis is complemented by case studies from the region, showcasing the tangible benefits of these solutions in real-world scenarios. Finally, the document proposes actionable recommendations to strengthen regulations and promote the development of these technologies to unlock their full potential.
This document assesses the energy efficiency mechanisms in the electricity system and the available technologies and instruments to be used on the supply-demand side. Additionally, it identifies the main barriers that delay the implementation of energy efficiency in the Mediterranean region.
The report represents the contribution of MEDREG to the UfM Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Platform Action Plan as a technical input to the UfM discussion. The last chapter is enriched with the contributions of the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) to energy labelling.
This report covers the discussions held in the MEDREG’s 3rd Presidents' Workshop titled "The Role of a Coherent Regulation in Promoting Energy Transition in the Mediterranean Region" in June 2023. The workshop explored topics such as renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, cross-border interconnections, and regulatory harmonisation. This report provides an overview of the workshop proceedings, key insights, and recommendations that emerged from the discussions, aiming to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on promoting sustainable energy transition in the Mediterranean.
This report is a summary of a workshop which took place on 30 November 2022 in Cairo (Egypt), and which explored the role of regional organisations to accelerate the energy transition while ensuring the security of supply. Drawing on insights from experts from regional organisations, the energy industry, academia, and civil society, the report examines the challenges and opportunities facing regional organisations in designing and implementing regulatory frameworks for sustainable energy systems that can one day tackle the energy transition. Key themes that emerged from the discussions include the need for clear and consistent policy frameworks, stakeholder engagement, innovation and technology, and the potential for regional collaboration.
This document describes the level of development of renewable gases in the Mediterranean region, providing an overview of the regulatory framework and the energy strategy of the countries applied to hydrogen and biogases. The report also informs about the existing and planned projects in the region, and the support mechanisms that are in place or are planned to be established.
This pedagogical publication is based on our Portuguese Study Visit Report entitled “Exploring Energy Storage and Demand Management”. It presents the regulatory policies and trends on these important topics, with a focus on Portugal, through summarised and schematic information.
This pedagogical publication is based on our “Training Report: Climate Obligations, Environmental Standards, and Regulations”. It translates the complex subjects of renewable energy, energy efficiency, buyer power, the role of natural gas and hydrogen, technology innovation and electric mobility, into accessible concepts. It also highlights the role of regulators and MEDREG’s action to reduce the environmental damage.
This technical report intends to provide a better understanding to our members of how environmental and climate change matters are intertwined with their daily regulatory work as well as what is expected from regulators in terms of contribution to the ongoing efforts to reduce the carbon footprint.
Based on our training on “Climate Obligations, Environmental Standards, and Regulations” that took place in Tirana (Albania) in May 2022, the report comprises the contributions of several international speakers specialised in their fields and of energy regulators’ representatives from different Mediterranean countries.
This document highlights the main questions and possible answers that characterise energy storage and demand side management in the Portuguese energy sector, focusing on the role played by the regulator in implementing and monitoring it.
Based on our study visit to the Portuguese energy regulator ERSE on “Energy Storage and Demand Management” that took place in Lisbon (Portugal) in July 2022, the report comprises the contributions of ERSE’s experts, and of energy regulators’ representatives from different southern Mediterranean countries.
This report summarises the outcomes of the discussions held in the joint workshop on “Support Mechanisms for RES integration, Flexibility Mechanisms and Innovative Technologies” held in October 2022 in Lisbon.
Based on a recent MEDREG’s report, this digital card explains how regulation is and can be used to accelerate and increase the integration of RES and more widely accompany the decarbonisation of the energy sector.