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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 Technical Assistance Report provides a roadmap for the Croatian island of Žirje to transition toward clean energy and sustainability. It was developed under the EU islands secretariat initiative and includes a detailed assessment of the island’s current energy situation, infrastructure, and socio-economic context. The report identifies key challenges such as outdated energy systems, limited local energy production, and seasonal population fluctuations.

This Clean Energy Transition Agenda (CETA) for Ventotene presents a roadmap to reduce the island’s dependence on fossil fuels and enhance energy resilience. It includes an assessment of current energy consumption and infrastructure, and proposes actions such as deploying solar PV, improving energy efficiency in buildings, and promoting sustainable mobility. The agenda emphasises community participation, local governance, and alignment with national and EU climate objectives. It also identifies funding opportunities and implementation steps tailored to the island’s unique context.

This Clean Energy Transition Agenda (CETA) for Venø sets out a community-led vision to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy resilience. It includes an analysis of the island’s current energy consumption and infrastructure, and proposes actions such as expanding solar PV, improving building energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable transport. The agenda emphasises local stakeholder engagement, education, and alignment with national and EU climate goals. It also outlines governance structures and funding opportunities to support the implementation of the transition.

This updated Clean Energy Transition Agenda for Ulva presents a community-driven roadmap to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote renewable energy solutions. It includes an assessment of current energy use, identifies opportunities for solar PV and wind energy, and proposes energy efficiency upgrades in buildings and transport. The agenda emphasises local engagement, sustainable development, and alignment with broader Scottish and EU climate goals. It also outlines governance structures, funding pathways, and implementation steps tailored to Ulva’s unique context.

This report outlines the renewable energy resources available on Salina Island, with a focus on solar, wind, and biomass potential. It evaluates current energy consumption patterns and identifies optimal locations for renewable energy installations. The study includes technical, environmental, and spatial analyses to support the integration of clean energy into the island’s grid. It also outlines scenarios for increasing energy self-sufficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to Salina’s broader sustainability goals.

This project brief presents the DGReS Aegean initiative, which aims to develop and implement Distributed Green Renewable Systems across several Aegean islands. The project focuses on integrating renewable energy sources—primarily solar and wind—into local energy systems to reduce diesel dependency and enhance energy resilience. It includes feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building activities. The initiative supports the EU’s broader goals of decarbonisation, energy independence, and sustainable island development.

This brochure introduces the DGReS Aegean project, which aims to deploy distributed renewable energy systems across several Aegean islands. It highlights the project’s goals to reduce fossil fuel use, enhance energy autonomy, and support local economic development. The brochure outlines key technologies—such as solar PV, wind turbines, and battery storage—and emphasises community involvement, environmental benefits, and replicability across other EU islands. It serves as an accessible summary for stakeholders, policymakers, and the public.

This report outlines technical assistance provided to Prangli Island to help reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and enhance energy sustainability. It assesses the island’s current energy system, which is primarily dependent on diesel generators, and proposes a transition to renewable energy sources, particularly solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind. The report also recommends energy efficiency improvements, electrification of transport, and the integration of battery storage.