The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat is delighted to release the Guidelines for Net Zero Entrepreneurial Zones – Pašman and Tkon, published as part of its ongoing technical assistance programme.
Set on the beautiful island of Lanzarote, the 2nd Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum created a better understanding of and between the various actors of the clean energy transition on Europe’s islands, and their ambitions.The conclusion: Island communities have made great strides on the clean energy transition to date, and there are more technologies and support mechanisms available than ever - the focus now must be to accelerate their energy transitions.
The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat has published two new technical reports that provide fresh insights into the role of hydrogen and energy storage in supporting the clean energy transition of Europe’s islands.
The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat held its annual Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum in the Azores in 2025, bringing together representatives and experts from islands across the European Union to exchange ideas on accelerating the energy transition.Alejandro Ulzurrun, Head of the Just Transition, Local Initiatives and Consumers team at the European Commission, reflected on the outcomes of the two-day event in a video.“The energy and atmosphere over these days have been fantastic.
After three years of implementation, the project will come to an end in November 2025.
A new Position Paper published under the Clean energy for EU islands initiative has highlighted the pressing need for a more flexible regulatory framework to help Denmark’s island communities advance their green transition.
Clean Energy for EU Islands ForumThe Forum of the Clean Energy for EU Islands Initiative took place in the Croatian archipelago from 20–22 November.It began with a high-level political event and included interactive workshops and a technology fair.
In this video, Alejandro Ulzurrun—Head of the unit at the European Commission responsible for Just Transition, Local Initiatives, and Consumers—reports from the Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum 2025, held in the Azores.
The forum focused on practical steps towards the decarbonisation of EU islands, including technological solutions and inspiring examples from the Nordic archipelago, Åland, Gotland, and Öland, as well as other regions.To strengthen the exchange and collaboration between EU islands, the forum featured interactive sessions that addressed various elements of the clean energy transition journey — from establishing an initial multi-stakeholder collaboration, to developing a clean energy transition agenda, and exploring financing and investment concepts.