Resilient islands, resilient Europe Under the motto "Resilient islands, resilient Europe", the forum will focus on the governance of the decarbonisation of EU islands and on the alignment of all stakeholders for a just energy transition. First-hand testimonies from the transition teams of the 30for2030 islands will provide key insights to empower islands and their communities through the alignment of stakeholders’ views, priorities, and objectives.

While islands are particularly vulnerable to climate change, they enjoy a naturally high potential of renewable energy sources to harness. Many islands have abundant renewable energy potential, which can be tapped to lead decarbonisation. However, access to reliable, clean and competitive sources of energy remains a main concern of island communities in the EU. Although it is often technically and financially possible to develop renewable energy projects on islands, legal and regulatory frameworks, whether EU, national, regional or local, are not always fitfor purpose.

This report presents the financial assessment of PV and BESS configurations for the airport site, complementing a previously delivered technical study (January 2025) for the island of Pantelleria. The goal is to determine the most financially viable investment scenarios for various stakeholders, including private investors, the Regulatory Authority, and the Distribution System Operator (DSO). A dedicated financial model assessed each scenario over a 20-year horizon, incorporating CAPEX, OPEX, depreciation, feed-in tariffs, avoided diesel costs, financing conditions, and inflation.

The European Commission has presented a new set of measures to strengthen access to affordable, secure and clean energy for all Europeans, reaffirming its commitment to energy efficiency and citizen-centred solutions.

In the face of increasing climate degradation, the role of transport in exacerbating the climate crisis is significant, and the transition to more sustainable modes of transport is essential. The electrification of transport is one element in this transition.

Between 2024 and 2026, the CE4EUI secretariat has supported the BES islands with activities related to smart electricity systems (SES), electrification of mobility, and integration of decentralised renewable energy. The island transition team of the island of St. Eustatius is composed by the utility STUCO and the Public Entity of St. Eustatius. This report provides a roadmap for the island of St. Eustatius to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030, setting priorities and providing context and financing options.

The European Commission is investing more than €103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe with funding under the LIFE programme. They will contribute to strengthening the EU's prosperity, reinforcing economic stability, food systems and environmental ecosystems, while also improving public health and quality of life across the continent.The selected projects are located in Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain.

In the period between 2024 and 2026, the CE4EUI secretariat supported the BES islands with activities related to smart electricity systems (SES), electrification of mobility, and integration of decentralised renewable energy. The island transition team of the island of Saba is composed of the public utility Saba Electric Company (SEC) and the Public Entity Saba.  This report provides a roadmap for the island of Saba to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030, setting priorities and providing context and financing options.

The special municipalities of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba (BES islands) are located in the Caribbean and part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.