The purpose of this study is to examine ways for Fejø to accelerate its clean energy transition through decentralised renewable energy generation. It responds to the need for small island communities to improve their energy self-sufficiency, reduce dependence on external energy supplies and ensure that the social and economic benefits of the transition remain within the local community.
The study focuses on three interrelated dimensions:
- Technical feasibility – assessing the potential of rooftop photovoltaic systems, small-scale wind generation, and complementary technologies suitable for Fejø’s context.
- Funding and financing mechanisms – reviewing conventional and innovative financial models that can enable investment in renewable energy projects at the household, cooperative, and municipal levels.
- Ownership models and governance – analysing different approaches to project and grid system operator ownership, ranging from individual and cooperative structures to municipal or third-party arrangements, with a view to identifying solutions that enhance community participation and local value creation.
At the local level, the report assesses the energy potential, financing opportunities, and ownership options directly applicable to Fejø. At the national and EU level, the report situates Fejø within the broader policy and regulatory framework, considering how Denmark’s energy legislation and the EU Clean Energy Package influence the island’s options.
Finally, the study draws on comparative insights from other islands in Denmark and Europe, highlighting lessons that can inform Fejø’s transition.