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Mathraki

The Diapontian Islands, also known as the Diapontia Islands, are a group of Greek islands located in the Ionian Sea, northwest of Corfu. The main inhabited islands in this archipelago are Othoni, Ereikoussa, and Mathraki. The Diapontian Islands do not have conventional electricity production units or renewable energy sources (RES). Instead, they rely solely on their interconnection with Corfu for electricity supply. Heating on all three islands is primarily achieved using diesel, wood, air conditioning, and resistive heaters.

Ereikoussa

The Diapontian Islands or Diapontia Islands are a Greek island group in the Ionian Sea. They are located northwest of Corfu. The archipelago's main and only inhabited islands are Othoni, Ereikoussa and Mathraki.In 2022, Ereikoussa had an average load of 0.11 MW and a peak load of 0.487 MW. The total energy demand for the year was 939 MWh. Energy production was solely from a diesel-run thermal power station with a maximum capacity of 1.1 MW.ity of 1.1 MW.Ereikoussa forms a 30 for 2030 island group together with Othonoi and Mathraki. 

Othonoi

The Diapontian Islands, or Diapontia Islands, are a Greek island group in the Ionian Sea, located northwest of Corfu. The archipelago's only inhabited islands are Othoni, Ereikoussa, and Mathraki.Othonoi's average load in 2022 was 0.08 MW, the peak load was 0.252 MW, and the demand for 2022 was 672 MWh. A diesel-run Thermal Power Station with a total maximum capacity of 0.62 MW facilitates energy production. Othonoi forms a 30 for 2030 island group together with Mathraki and Ereikoussa. 

St. Eustatius

The islands’ electricity use is 16.5 GWh. Still, the demand is growing fast (2% per year) and depends on investments in new grand resorts on the island, such as the envisaged Golden Rock Resort, with an expected installed 700kWp solar park with battery storage/BESS. Statia Utility Company (STUCO) supplies electricity and drinking water. The energy system is transitioning to renewables. Until 2016, power was solely diesel-generated. In March 2016, the inaugural phase of a solar park with a 1.89 MWp capacity began, catering to 23% of the total power needed.

Sherkin

Sherkin Island, Ireland, is located southwest of County Cork - together with the islands of Roaringwater Bay. The island is interconnected to the neighbouring island of Cape Clear.

São Jorge

São Jorge is located in the Azores archipelago. Situated between Pico and Faial islands, it is separated by the 15-kilometre Pico-São Jorge Channel. Referred to as part of the Triângulo group, São Jorge is a relatively long and narrow island with towering cliffs. Home to 8,373 inhabitants, the population is concentrated in geological debris fields (fajãs) along the north and south coasts.

Pico

Pico is the second largest island of the Azores. The energy demand in Pico was 48 GWh on each island (2022). The peak of these systems reached 8.3 MW and 9.2 MW, respectively (2022). Pico has renewable energy sources (RES) production plants like wind farms. RES penetration on Pico was 10% and 11.5% in the energy mix (2022).The aim is to prepare the islands of Faial, Pico and São Jorge for the impact on the electricity system resulting from charging the new electric passenger and vehicle ferries project.

Faial

The energy demand of Faial was at 48 GWh in 2022. The peak of these systems reached 8.3 MW and 9.2 MW, respectively (2022). Both islands have renewable energy sources (RES) production plants. RES penetration on Faial was 10% and 11.5%, respectively, in the energy mix (2022). In Faial, there is a hydro plant and a wind farm. The aim is to prepare the islands of Faial, Pico and São Jorge for the impact on the electricity system resulting from charging the new electric passenger and vehicle ferries project.

Giannutri

Giannutri is a small Italian island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the coast of Tuscany. It is the southernmost island of this archipelago. The island and its nearby marine areas fall under the Arcipelago Toscano National Park and Marine Sanctuary. Predominantly privately owned, certain sections belong to Italy’s Ministry of the Environment, participating in the Coastal Area Management Programme authorized by the Ministry.Assessing renewable energy is a fundamental step towards the energy transition, as the island is heavily dependent on fossil fuels.

Visingsö

Visingsö's residents, businesses and visitors consume energy for their households, business premises, agriculture, forestry and fishing as well as for land transport, sea transport, municipal buildings, engineering and other public services (preschool, school and retirement home, water, sewage, street lighting, construction etc.).After a CETA-survey of energy flows and consumption on Visingsö, we will strive to locally produce renewable energy needed to continue developing a vibrant countryside on Visingsö.As part of the 30 for 2030 call the following activities are planned: The F

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