Island facts
Halki (Greek: Χάλκη; alternatively Chalce or Chalki) is a Greek island and municipality in the Dodecanese archipelago in the Aegean Sea, some 9 km (6 mi) west of Rhodes. With an area of 28km² (11 sq mi), it is the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese. It is part of the Rhodes regional unit. It has a permanent population of 330 (increased during the summer months), concentrated in the only village Emporio.
In April 2022, Chalki started a project to electrify its transport by switching to electric cars. Along with the cars, the island also built a PV plant to provide electricity to all its inhabitants. This project is part of the Greek government's initiative to transform Greek islands into models of green economy, energy autonomy, and eco-mobility, starting with smaller and non-interconnected islands.