Clean energy for EU islands. 28 March 2024.
Date: 2024-03-28
Institutions: Directorate-General for Energy
Subjects: EU energy policy, European Union, clean technology, energy supply, island region, serial publication, soft energy, technical cooperation

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28 March 2024

Editorial

Dear EU islands community,

Spring has sprung and the days are lengthening. Hence, it is soon time for our
community to gather at the Clean energy for EU islands forum 2024! This year's
forum will take place in Pantelleria, Italy. This years motto encompasses "The
power of islands: building resilience through renewables" including ses-
sions on the comprehensive technical assistance provided to the selected
#30for30 islands and related topics. We are looking foward to meeting the
community and lighting a spark to start the energy transition on even more
islands!

Of course, the winners of the last Call for Postcards and submissions to the re-
cently launched Call for Videos will be displayed at this year's forum. This Call
for Videos is your chance to showcase your islands' clean energy projects and
ambitions. We are looking forward to inspiring submissions! 

Also, keep an eye on our website's new Mediahub which is filling up with video
messages from the #30for30 islands about the technical assistance provided by
the secretariat and their ambitions to reach their goals until 2030. 

See you at the Clean energy for EU islands forum 2024!

Yours sincerely, 

The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat team

Clean energy for EU islands initiative

Clean energy for EU island forum 2024

Meet us in Pantelleria! Attendees can expect
a comprehensive overview of the technical
assistance initiatives underway and engage
in discussions on relevant crosscutting is-
sues. The forum also provides a platform to
network with island stakeholders and gain
insights into their specific challenges.

more

Call for Videos - Views from the Islands 2024

As spring starts, the Clean energy for EU is-
lands secretariat is happy to announce this
year’s Call for Videos, inviting island com-
munities to share their inspiring clean en-
ergy journeys! Your submitted video will be
showcased during the upcoming EU islands
forum in Pantelleria.

more

Fifth Call for Postcards - Greetings from the Islands
Winners

The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat
is pleased to announce the winners of its
fifth Call for Postcards for the winter
2023/24 season. Submissions from La Palma
and Evia Islands have been chosen as win-
ners of this call.

more

30 for 30 - San Pietro

In this video, Mayor of Carloforte on San
Pietro Island in Italy, Stefano Rombi, speaks
about the support by the Clean energy for
EU islands secretariat for tackling energy
poverty and embracing renewable energy.

more

30 for 30 - Fejø

The Fejø team is part of the Clean energy for
EU islands secretariat's call for 30 renewable
islands by 2030. Join Anne-Grethe, Finn and
Jan from Fejø, Denmark, as they share their
excitement about their island community's
journey towards renewable energy in this
video.

more

News from the islands

Ocean Energy Europe: Minesto’s 1.2 MW Dragon 12
Generates First Power

Minesto, leading ocean energy developer,
announces that a key milestone has been
reached: The utility-scale tidal powerplant
Dragon 12 – rated at 1.2 MW – has been
successfully commissioned and delivered
electricity to the national grid in the Faroe
Islands.

more

EU-India Partners Support the Decarbonisation of three
Islands and one Remote Area

In the last months, the ten RE-EMPOWERED
ecoTools have been completed and lab
tested. In Bornholm Island (Denmark) and
Kythnos Island (Greece), commercial installa-
tions have been completed.

more

Saaremaa and Ruhnu Islands to Play Pivotal Role in Baltic
Energy Hub Initiative

Saaremaa and Ruhnu Islands are set to
emerge as integral components of a trans-
formative energy hub, spearheading the
region's transition towards renewable en-
ergy with a vision to establish a renewable
energy-centered island.

more

An Energy Community For Borkum – Workshop N°2

After a brief break, the workshop shifted fo-
cus to the development of project ideas for
the energy community. Project partner SEZ
outlined the next steps in establishing the
community, with a particular emphasis on
solar energy.

more

The Clean energy for EU islands initiative and beyond

PROSPECT+ open call on innovative financing

PROSPECT+ is free of charge and covers five
thematic areas: public buildings, private
buildings, public lighting, transport, and
cross-sectoral initiatives. The upcoming
fourth and final learning cycle commences
in May 2024.

more

Coming soon - Citizen-led renovation Open Call

Get ready to make a difference in your
community's energy future! Phase II of the
Citizen-led renovation (CLR) support service
launched and will soon publish an Open Call

more

Events

TwInSolar Workshop

Organised jointly by DTU and the University of La Reunion in the framework of
the TwInSolar project, this technical and scientific workshop will address the
topic of Modelling individual components and a whole energy system.

date

08/04/2024 - 09/04/2024

more

Clean energy for EU islands workshop: Energy Efficiency
and Energy Savings in Warm Climates

Within the framework of the technical assistance provided to the 30for2030 is-
lands and islands groups, special attention is placed on providing the local
teams with tools and knowledge to support them in the development of RE 
and EE projects.

date

16/04/2024

more

All Set for Net-Zero – Solutions to Decarbonise Italy’s
Islands

The stakeholder workshop is themed around climate and energy policies and
supporting initiatives at EU, national and island level, with emphasis on renew-
able energy solutions for Italy’s islands and decarbonisation pathways for
IANOS fellow island of Lampedusa.

date

23/04/2024

more

Airborne Wind Energy Conference 2024

The conference serves as a platform for participants to showcase their cutting-
edge findings and accomplishments through slide and poster presentations, as
well as engaging in panel discussions.

date

24/04/2024 - 26/04/2024

more

Clean energy for EU island forum 2024

Discover the transformative potential of clean energy on EU islands at the
Clean energy for EU islands forum 2024. Taking place in Pantelleria, this forum
embodies the theme "The power of islands: building resilience through
renewables."

date

14/05/2024 - 15/05/2024

more

Clean energy for EU islands workshop: Impacts from on-
shore and offshore wind energy

This workshop is focused on the topic of "Impacts from onshore and offshore
wind energy".Within the framework of the technical assistance provided to the
30for2030 islands and islands groups, special attention is placed on providing
the local teams with tools and knowledge.

date

14/05/2024 - 15/05/2024

more

8th Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop

he 8th International Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop offers a prime
opportunity to discuss the future of hybrid power systems. Participants will
look at applications in a variety of locations and operating environments.

date

14/05/2024 - 15/05/2024

more

Clean energy for EU islands workshop: Smart electricity
systems for facilitating the decarbonisation of islands - de-
mand-side management and flexibility

This workshop is focused on the topic of "Smart electricity systems for facilitat-
ing the decarbonisation of islands: demand-side management and flexibility".
Within the framework of the technical assistance provided to the 30for2030 is-
lands and islands groups, special attention is placed on providing the local
teams with tools and knowledge

date

16/05/2024

more

Clean energy for EU islands workshop: Sustainable land
transport: hybrid / full electric / hydrogen / shared
mobility

This workshop, focused on the topic of "Sustainable land transport: hybrid / full
electric / hydrogen / shared mobility". Within the framework of the technical
assistance provided to the 30for2030 islands and islands groups, special atten-
tion is placed on providing the local teams with tools and knowledge

date

17/05/2024

more

Clean energy for EU islands workshop: Sustainable land

transport: hybrid / full electric / hydrogen / shared

mobility

This workshop, focused on the topic of "Sustainable land transport: hybrid / full

electric / hydrogen / shared mobility". Within the framework of the technical

assistance provided to the 30for2030 islands and islands groups, special atten-

tion is placed on providing the local teams with tools and knowledge

date

17/05/2024

more

Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2024

Island Innovation's Global Sustainable Islands Summit co-hosted by the
Government of Prince Edward Island aims to bring together various stakehold-
ers to discuss and explore innovative solutions and advancements in sustain-
able energy.

date

22/05/2024 - 23/05/2024

more

European Sustainable Energy Week 2024

EUSEW returns on 11-13 June 2024 in a hybrid format, in Brussels and online. It
comprises a high-level Policy Conference, the EUSEW Awards, and the fifth
European Youth Energy Day as well as opportunities to forge connections with
the EUSEW community at the Energy Fair.

date

11/06/2024 - 13/06/2024

more

Clean energy for EU islands

If you want further information about the latest activities and events from the Clean energy for EU
islands secretariat, please let us know your inquiries by email: info@euislands.eu.

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Photo credits in order of appearance: Clean energy for EU islands secretariat; Clean energy for EU
islands secretariat; Clean energy for EU islands secretariat; Søren Rosenberg; Massimo Virgilio
(Unsplash); Minesto; RE-EMPOWERED; Siora Keller (SEZ); islander; PROSPECT+; Citizen-led
innovation.

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