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​​​​​​​Islands were in the spotlight at the European Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels from 17-20 June 2019. Find a short summary of the sessions co-hosted by the Secretariat here.

Until 30 June 2019, EU islands can apply for assistance from the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat to advance the development of individual renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in their local community.

The Greek island of Kythnos has recently launched its Smart Island project with the support of the Sustainable Islands Network – Laurel. The project includes investments in electricity generation and consumption, waste and water resource management, transport and street lighting.

The island of Salina will organise its "Clean Energy Days" from 28 to 30 June 2019. To find out more about the event, check out the video below (in Italian).

In this guide you will receive a short introduction to the general potential barriers and possibilities for the financing of decarbonisation plans.