Linking ambitious renewable energy development and efficient sector coupling in the MENA region.
MENALINKS drives the transition toward sustainable energy by accelerating renewable energy integration in the MENA region. The project promotes sector coupling, innovative business models, supportive financing, and education mechanisms — all aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependence, enhancing system flexibility, and advancing national climate targets.
MENALINKS is led by Guidehouse Germany GmbH and is part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI). The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) supports this initiative based on a decision by the German Bundestag.
The project’s mission is to strengthen renewable energy integration in five partner countries through sector coupling across electricity, transport, industry, and buildings. MENALINKS aims to work closely with local stakeholders to improve regulatory frameworks, build technical capacity, foster regional cooperation, support innovative pilot projects, and business models.
This programme addresses policymakers, regulators, grid and infrastructure operators, technology providers, project developers, financial institutions, universities, and vocational schools, as well as civil society with a focus on gender inclusion.
Through a mix of international exchange, professional training, and academic collaboration, MENALINKS offers diverse learning experiences such as study tours in Germany, a complete eLearning programme, university partnerships, and trainings held within partner countries.
| Client | IKI - International Climate Initiative | |
| Countries |  Multiple countries Egypt Jordan Morocco Tunisia Turkey |
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| Period |  |
2023-2029 |
| Status |  |
Current |
| Services |
Capacity Needs Assessment Customized Courses Curriculum and Training Design Study & Delegation Tours |
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| Expertises |
Power system planning Energy efficiency Storage Hydrogen & Ptx |
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| www.menalinks.org |
| www.international-climate-initiative.com/en |
 | PDF - Flyer - Menalinks project description |
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The next application phase for selected activities will start in February 2026.
This advanced online training provides comprehensive cross-cutting technical, operational and financial knowledge. The programme consists of eleven courses divided in four modules, each concluding with an exam, and participants who complete all modules successfully receive a RENAC training certificate.
| Duration | | 5 months |
| Study time |  | 130 hours |
| Location | | online |
| Language |  | English |
Participation is fully funded for selected participants.
The training focuses on practical solutions to enhance system flexibility and drive low-carbon technologies in Egypt’s energy sector. It is conducted in collaboration with local and international experts and partners. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a RENAC certificate.
| Duration | | 2 days |
| Study time | | 16 hours |
| Location | | Cairo |
| Language | | English |
Participation is fully funded.
The training focuses on practical solutions to enhance system flexibility and drive low-carbon technologies in Jordan’s energy sector. It is conducted in collaboration with local and international experts and partners. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a RENAC certificate.
| Duration | | 2 days |
| Study time | | 16 hours |
| Location | | Amman |
| Language | | English |
Participation is fully funded.
The training focuses on practical solutions to enhance system flexibility and drive low-carbon technologies in Morocco’s energy sector. It is conducted in collaboration with local and international experts and partners. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a RENAC certificate.
Participation is fully funded.
The training focuses on practical solutions to enhance system flexibility and drive low-carbon technologies in Türkiye’s energy sector. It is conducted in collaboration with local and international experts and partners. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a RENAC certificate.
Participation is fully funded.
This training on Battery Energy Storage Systems is focusing on foundational concepts, integration strategies, economics, and system-level testing to empower stakeholders with actionable expertise in advancing grid flexibility. The technical and practical sessions are tailored to real-world applications and national priorities.
Participants are equipped with advanced practical insights tailored to local needs through
| Duration | | 2 days |
| Study time | | 13 hours |
| Dates |  | 13/10/2025 |
| Location | | Tunis |
| Language | | English, French |
Participation for selected candidates is fully covered.
Partner universities collaborate with this programme to modernise teaching programmes and equip future energy professionals with the technical, operational, and economic knowledge required for the energy transition — enhancing their employability and career prospects in the growing green industries.
The first MENALINKS North-South Study Tour in Berlin in February 2025 brought together stakeholders from Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan for expert-led workshops, site visits, and practical exchanges focused on advancing power system flexibility. The tour boosted international cooperation and deepened knowledge by exploring financial strategies, technical solutions, and real-world smart grid implementation, featuring contributions from leading partners such as Siemens, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), and 50Hertz Transmission GmbH.
| Duration | | 4 days |
| Location | | Berlin |
| Language | | English |
Participants gain first-hand insights into renewable energy integration, sector coupling, and grid managemenThe study tour is carefully tailored to the specific needs and interests of the visiting delegation, actively encouraging women’s participation across all activities.
| Duration | | 4 days |
| Location | | Berlin |
| Language | | English |
Multiple countries
Multiple countries
Albania