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Join the EU islands secretariat on the Azores for the annual #CE4EUislands Forum!Island communities, experts, and stakeholders will meet to explore how to achieve a 100% renewable energy future while balancing environmental, economic, and social priorities.SAVE THE DATE: 14-15 May 2025, São Miguel, AZORES, PORTUGALPlease find more information on the EU islands forum 2025 here.
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.
The Interdisciplinary Laboratory on Climate Change (LINCC-UIB), the regional partner of the Clean energy for EU islands secretariat in Spain and coordinator of island actions in the country, has been awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Palma 2024. The LINCC-UIB was created in 2017 to advance climate change research and develop prevention strategies.
Within the technical assistance provided to the 30 for 2030 islands and islands groups, special attention is paid to providing the local teams with tools and knowledge to support their development of RE and EE projects.With this objective, the Clean energy for EU islands secretariat is organizing 20 workshops over three years to promote capacity building on relevant topics.The workshops are held in person on selected islands and involve representatives from the island transition teams of various interested islands.
Photography by Mark Zagers from Saba Electric Company, the winner of the sixth photography competition organised in 2024 by the Cleanenergy for the EU islands secretariat.The photograph shows Saba's Solar Park's Phases 1 and 2, which allow 34% of the entire island of Saba’s energy demand to be produced from clean energy. During optimal conditions, the island can run entirely on clean energy during daylight hours.
Photography by Maja Dešpoja, the winner of the sixth photography competition organised in 2024 by the Clean energy for the EU islands secretariat.
The Clean energy for EU island secretariat and CPMR Islands Commission are organising a half-day conference on EU islands’ grids and electricity systems on 30 January 2025, in Brussels.Join us at 14:00 for sessions on the modernisation of EU islands grid infrastructure and the electrification of islands with regard if the 100% renewable target.A networking cocktail will follow at around 18:30, aiming to strengthen the connections between the EU island stakeholders and the relevant organisations. The event will take place at Martin's Brussels EU, Bd Charlemagne 80, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgi
Within the technical assistance provided to the 30 for 2030 islands and islands groups, special attention is paid to providing the local teams with tools and knowledge to support their development of RE and EE projects.With this objective, the Clean energy for EU islands secretariat is organizing 20 workshops over three years to promote capacity building on relevant topics.The workshops are held in person on selected islands and involve representatives from the island transition teams of various interested islands.
The 9th International Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop will be held from 03 – 04 June 2025 at the Alandica Congress Center on the picturesque Åland Islands, Finland. This workshop focuses on advancing the dialogue around Hybrid Power Plants, Hybrid Power Systems, Micro-Grids, and Island Power Systems, offering a unique forum for networking and knowledge exchange among industry leaders, researchers, and energy professionals.What to Expect:Engaging presentations on grid integration, innovative design approaches, system studies, and ancillary services.
On 25 November, Eurelectric and the Clean energy for EU islands secretariat co-hosted a webinar that brought together 60 participants to discuss challenges and solutions for enhancing grid systems on islands and non-interconnected regions. The webinar provided critical insights and practical examples, highlighting the importance of tailored approaches to support the energy transition.Eurelectric presented findings from its Grids4Speed report, which identifies regulatory and technical changes necessary to meet the EU's REPowerEU targets.