Excerpt from impakter.com
Island communities face unique challenges when it comes to energy generation. They often rely heavily on expensive fossil fuel imports, leaving them vulnerable to price fluctuations and environmental harm. But amidst these challenges lies an abundance of opportunities. Islands boast immense potential for renewable energy sources like wind, solar, geothermal, and wave power, offering them a path towards self-sufficiency, sustainability, and economic prosperity.
Recognizing this potential, the Clean energy for EU islands secretariat was launched in 2017, aiming to empower over 2,200 EU islands to achieve complete renewable energy dependence by 2030. This ambitious EU initiative provides crucial support, reducing energy costs, constructing storage facilities, and fostering innovation. The program’s goals go beyond the energy transition, aiming to improve air quality, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and create new jobs and business opportunities, ultimately contributing significantly to sustainable development.
