Welcome to the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat!

We are a one-stop-shop for Europe’s island communities wanting to transition to clean energies. Whether you are looking to connect with other island communities, technical experts, if you need support on project development, or if you're just looking for practical materials to help you advance the transition on your island - you're in the right place.

Curious about how we can support your community in particular? Come in, and find out!

 

NEWS

Secretariat launches survey to assess EU islands' needs

With EU islands playing an increasingly important role in Europe's clean energy transition, it is becoming ever more crucial to understand the current challenges island communities are facing in this context.

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3rd Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum
The 3rd Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum will focus on practical steps towards the decarbonisation of EU islands, including technological solutions and stakeholder engagement techniques.
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26 islands launch clean energy transition with EU Islands Secretariat support
26 European islands have officially launched their clean energy transition with the support of the European Commission’s Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat. 6 islands will develop and publish their clean energy transition agendas by summer 2019, the other 20 islands will do so by summer 2020.
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Capacity-building workshop for Croatian islands
On 8-9 March 2019, the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat will organise a two-day workshop and roundtable discussions on the islands of Cres and Lošinj. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about climate change, the clean energy transition, financing solutions and innovative technologies.
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Balearic Islands approve climate change law
On 12 February 2019, the Balearic Islands approved a new climate change law that requires their energy to be sourced entirely from renewable resources by 2050. The law includes a phase-out of a coal power plant located on Mallorca by 2025, and foresees climate and energy plans with binding targets for companies and municipalities.
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2nd Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum
Set on the beautiful island of Lanzarote, the 2nd Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum helped create a better understanding of and between the various actors of the clean energy transition on Europe’s islands, and their ambitions.
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Islands to receive support for the clean energy transition
The Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat has launched a call for expression of interest by islands wishing to receive support on preparing their clean energy transition.
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Meet the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat
On 6 June 2018, Director General Dominique Ristori announced the creation of the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat at the European Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels.
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