Berlin Seminar

It has become silent around the Desertec and Mediterranean Solar Plan. Yet, the increasing energy demand in North Africa and the Middle East do have implications for European energy security. There are good reasons to move forward with renewable energy and energy efficiency cooperation. What is the status quo of initiatives like the Mediterranean Solar Plan or the Desertec Industrial Initiative? How has the debate developed since 2009? What are the major hurdles and obstacles to take? How can lighthouse projects develop across the Mediterranean?