A recent study conducted by the Clean energy for EU islands secretariat has shed light on challenges facing the electricity systems of EU islands in their transition to renewable energy...
Background: The “30 for 2030” Initiative The aim of the third phase of the CE4EUI secretariat is to provide technical support to 30 islands or groups of islands for three...
The EU islands' call for applications of interest for 30 renewable islands for 2030 has concluded, and the EU islands secretariat is thrilled to announce the selection of 30 islands...
This policy brief highlights the role of national governments in fostering the development of energy communities in their territories overall, and in particular on how to support energy communities in...
The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat is delighted to highlight the innovative practices in energy-efficient buildings in Sint Maarten, as shared by local experts. These practices exemplify resilience in...
This policy brief highlights the different roles that local governments can play to foster socially inclusive renewable energy schemes, building notably on the Sun4All experience, which exemplifies the many kinds...
This policy brief gives a brief overview of the political and regulatory context at the European level for the development of energy communities, focusing on their social role. The brief...
In Memoriam: John Walsh It is with sadness that we note the passing of John Walsh, a cherished friend of the EU islands secretariat, and a beloved member of the...
La Palma, Canary Islands – In an inspiring development, Energía Bonita, the energy community of La Palma island, has partnered with the Collettivo di Fabbrica, a workers' cooperative in Italy...
The Government of the Canary Islands has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Energía Bonita, the energy community of La Palma island. Through this agreement, the government will lend the rooftops...
After four years of intensive work, the Kythnos Smart Island project has reached its completion! Kythnos, capitalising on the history of the first island as a testing ground for innovative...
On 17 May, after this year's Clean energy for EU islands forum in Pantelleria, we organised a workshop on Sustainable land transport as part of the capacity building activities of...
On 13 May, previous to this year's Clean energy for EU islands forum in Pantelleria, we organised a workshop on the impacts of onshore and offshore wind energy as part...
On 16 May, after this year's Clean energy for EU islands forum in Pantelleria, we organised a workshop on Smart electricity systems and their role in the decarbonisation of islands...
Following the success of its first edition, the TwInSolar consortium is pleased to announce the second TwInSolar Summer School, scheduled to take place in La Réunion from 18 to 22...
The Smart Cities Marketplace has invited the EU islands secretariat to take part in its podcast series Urban Reverb and to discuss the similarities between the decarbonisation efforts of small...
DAY 1 | 14 May 2024 | Watch the recording Welcome and objective setting The session began with welcoming remarks from representatives of the Secretariat, DG ENER, and the local...
DAY 2 | 15 May 2024 | Watch the recording Welcome Jan Cornillie, Project Director of the Clean energy for EU islands secretariat (3E), Jan Cornillie, Project Director of the...
On 14-15 May 2024, the Clean energy for EU islands forum took place in Pantelleria with the motto "Power of Islands - Building Resilience through Renewables". Find the recording of...
The support service for Citizen-led Renovation (CLR) is part of the EU's commitment to empowering communities to play an active role in sustainable energy transitions. Citizen-led renovation is more than...
