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Plan for Business Case Analysis, Public Transport in Saaremaa and Ruhnu Islands

This study assesses the feasibility and benefits of improving public transport in Saaremaa and Ruhnu, with a focus on sustainable and demand-responsive solutions. The analysis aligns with Estonia’s national public transport reform plans and explores the integration of energy cooperatives to power transportation services. Public transport in Saaremaa and Ruhnu is essential for ensuring mobility, social inclusion, and connectivity, particularly for residents without private vehicles and visitors exploring the islands.

Mathraki: A small-scale pilot linking clean energy and sustainable tourism in the Diapontia islands

Mathraki, one of the small Diapontia islands in north-west Greece, offers a unique setting to explore how clean energy solutions can be combined with sustainable local economic activity.As part of the broader “30 for 2030” island framework, a small-scale initiative is currently being developed on the island to test a practical, integrated approach linking renewable energy, low-impact mobility, and small-footprint tourism infrastructure.The concept focuses on implementing a pilot at a human scale — demonstrating how solar energy systems, electric mobility, and environmentally conscious visit

Hybrid PV and storage plant in Pantelleria Airport – Financial Assessment

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.

St. Eustatius: Roadmap to a Smart Energy System

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.

Commission invests over €103 million in European strategic environment and climate projects

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.

Saba: Roadmap to a Smart Energy System

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.

Financial analysis highlights pathways for community wind development on Cape Clear Island

A new technical assistance report published by the CE4EUI secretariat "Cape Clear Wind Financial Analysis" examines the financial feasibility of a small‑scale community wind project on Cape Clear Island, Ireland, as part of the Clean energy for EU islands initiative. The study assesses a proposed 250 kWp single‑turbine wind installation designed to supply clean and affordable electricity to the island community, while strengthening local energy ownership and resilience.The analysis evaluates three financial scenarios reflecting different levels of technical and market performance.

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