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Kefalonia, the island where the Municipality of Sami is located, is partially interconnected with mainland Greece's electricity grid via an undersea power cable. This interconnection is part of the Ionian Islands Interconnection project (Kefalonia, Zakynthos, and Ithaca). The connection helps stabilize the island's electricity supply, particularly during high-demand periods such as summer, when tourism significantly increases energy consumption.However, Kefalonia still relies on local electricity generation in cases of disruptions or maintenance of the undersea cable.

Kea, also known as Tzia, is a Cycladic island in the Aegean Sea and the closest inhabited Cycladic island to Attica. It is the 6th largest and the 10th most populous island in the Cyclades. Kea covers an area of 131 square kilometres and has 88 kilometres of coastline. The highest peak is Prophet Elias, reaching 568 meters.

Samothrace is an island in the Thracian Sea, located in the northeastern Aegean, between Lemnos, Imbros, and Thasos. It covers an area of 178 square kilometres and is home to the highest peak in the Aegean, Mount Saos, which rises to 1,611 meters. The island's capital is the village of Chora, a picturesque settlement built amphitheatrically. Samothrace is renowned for its wild, pristine nature, featuring steep mountains, rich flora and fauna, waterfalls, small lakes, and beaches.

Serifos is a small island in the western part of the Cyclades, Greece, known for its picturesque landscapes, rugged terrain, and traditional architecture. The island covers an area of 75.207 square kilometres and has an 83-kilometre coastline. Its capital, Chora, sits at an altitude of 200 meters, while the main port is in Livadi. With a permanent population of approximately 1,241 people (as of the 2021 census), Serifos is primarily known for its mining history.In 2023, RES penetration in the island's electricity system was about 2.4%.

Elafonisos is a small island at the southeastern tip of the Peloponnese. Its population is around 700 in winter and doubles in summer. Known for its beautiful beaches, the island attracts many tourists, especially in August. Historically, it had one of the largest fishing fleets in Greece. Elafonisos covers 19 square kilometres and is part of the Laconia region, located near Neapoli to the east and Kythira to the south.Elafonisos is interconnected to the mainland and Kythira Island through medium-voltage submarine cables, making it part of Greece's national energy grid.

Antiparos is a small rocky island in the Cyclades of Greece. It is located just under a mile from Paros, which is connected by a local ferry. The island is renowned for its rich historical and archaeological significance, with notable sites, including the ancient settlement on the nearby islet of Saliagos and the uninhabited island of Despotiko.Antiparos is working towards an energy transition to become a self-sustaining renewable energy hub. The island follows the mainland's energy mix, with a current renewable energy penetration of 57%.

Procida, a small island in the Gulf of Naples, faces significant challenges related to its energy system. Historically dependent on imported electricity, the island experiences high energy costs, grid instability, and limited availability of renewable energy infrastructure. Given its unique landscape and historical constraints, large-scale renewable energy installations remain challenging to implement.

Kos Island is located in the South Aegean Sea, near Turkey's western coasts. It is the third-largest island in the Dodecanese, covering 290 square kilometres and with a coastline of 112 kilometres. It borders Kalymnos to the north, Nisyros to the south, Turkey to the east, and Astypalaia to the west. The island is 200 nautical miles from Piraeus and has the second-largest population in the Dodecanese, after Rhodes.The electricity demand of the Kos-Kalymnos electrical system in 2023 was around 360 GWh.

Manoel Island is a small island located in the middle of Marsamxett Harbour and forms part of Gżira in Malta. It is named after the Portuguese Grand MasterAntónio Manoel de Vilhena, who built a fort on the island in the 1720s. A bridge connects the island to mainland Malta. Manoel Island is a critical part of Malta’s history and remains a much-loved part of the local landscape and culture.MIDI plc, a Maltese company listed on the Malta Stock Exchange, has submitted a comprehensive planning application for the development of Manoel Island.

Kalymnos is a Greek island and municipality in the southeastern Aegean Sea. It belongs to the Dodecanese island chain, and it is located between the islands of Kos (south, at a distance of 12 km/7 mi) and Leros (north, at a distance of less than 2 km/1 mi): the latter is linked to it through a series of islets. Kalymnos lies between two and five hours away by sea from the island of Rhodes.