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During COP28 Island Innovation plans to create an “Island Voices” space where we will share key insights and developments related to remote, rural and island communities. Island Innovation wants to ensure that your communities are represented and that relevant information is made available to you. Given that 20% of UN member states are part of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), we expect there to be a number of conversations relating to islands.
The European Union provides financial support to a diverse range of beneficiaries, including regional and local authorities, NGOs, businesses, professionals, and citizens. To facilitate easy access to this information, the European Parliamentary Research Service has created the 'Guide to EU funding.' This comprehensive guide presents a user-friendly compilation of EU funding sources, categorized by their specific areas of action.
The Irish Department of Rural and Community Development has launched its first Irish Islands policy in 27 years. Due to the lobbying work of Aran Islands Energy Coop the policy is taking the study on Regulatory barriers in Ireland drafted by the Clean energy for EU islands secretariat into account. Stating that the coastal islands and their communities are an integral part of the fabric of rural Ireland. They are also an integral part of the State’s heritage and have a special significance in Irish culture.
This Technical Assistance aims to support the electrification of A Illa de Arousa's port and mussel farming activities. The wind potential and solar potential of the island were analyzed, indicating that a small-scale wind turbine and ground-mounted solar PV system could generate significant electricity. The future energy consumption of the port was estimated, and different charging profiles for the electrified vessels were created.
The island Ceantar na nOileán applied for technical assistance under the Clean Energy Transition for Ceantar na nOileán project. The Island Clean Energy Transition Agenda, developed by the local community, outlines a shared vision for the island's clean energy transition. A draft of Part I of the agenda has been created, and a public meeting was held to discuss the development of the agenda, with insights shared from the Danish island of Samsø.
The Municipality of Halki and the Energy Community of Halki have been selected for the second round of technical assistance under the Electryone project, provided by the Clean Energy for EU Islands secretariat. The study focuses on three main tasks.
Photography by Petra Schwab, the winner of the third photography competition organised in 2022 by the Clean Energy for the EU islands secretariat.
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Photography by Tonia Tzortzi, DAFNI Network, the winner of the third photography competition organised in 2022 by the Clean Energy for the EU islands secretariat.
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As the world suffrages through a global energy crisis, a shock of unprecedented breadth and complexity is unfolding. While markets were pressured before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia's actions have transformed a rapid economic recovery from the pandemic - which strained global supply chains, among them energy - into a full-blown energy crisis.
The third phase of the EU islands secretariat has started and we are delighted to continue supporting island communities with their energy transition in the next four years.
Under the slogan 30 for 30, the EU islands secretariat will work towards 30 renewable energy islands by 2030. We have a lot of activities planned for the next years.
Our technical assistance will be featured more prominently with an expert network of more than 100 experts available, covering not only the power sector but also local engagement, transport, heating and cooling and pockets of industry.