The Estonian islands of Muhu, Kihnu, Hiiumaa, and Vormsi, part of the West Estonian Archipelago, have been selected as Follower Islands under the European "30 for 30" program promoted by the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat. The initiative supports the islands in strengthening local energy planning capacities through technical support activities,...
In the islands of Fejø (Denmark) and the Azores (Portugal), two new studies promoted by the European network Clean Energy for EU Islands analyze the concrete impact of smart microgrids and ferry electrification on the local energy transition. The experiences show how the combination of wind energy, storage systems, and port charging infrastructure can significantly reduce…
Since June 2023, Pianosa has been no longer just an island of rare natural beauty, but also an outpost of national and international scientific research. The Pianosa Research Base (BRP-CNR) was inaugurated, housed in the former Carabinieri barracks, now transformed into a study and reception center for researchers, students, and volunteers. Inside…
The island of San Pietro with the Municipality of Carloforte is the Italian pilot island in the context of the Horizon 2020 project, REACT, which aims to test innovative solutions to achieve energy independence in some European islands by combining energy plants renewable with a demand response platform and promoting the involvement of island users in a community ...
On the island of Giannutri, thanks to a memorandum of understanding with Terna Plus, SIE Srl (company that produces and distributes energy in Giglio) and the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, a photovoltaic shelter was built in 2019 by about 60 kW, with its 140 kWh storage system and advanced control system capable ...
The island of Elba aims to become a model of social innovation and sustainability thanks to the commitment and guidance of the local company, Acqua dell'Elba. In June 2021 the Sustainability Manifesto of the Island of Elba was presented, a document created as part of a project promoted by the Acqua dell'Elba local company in collaboration with the consulting company EY which has ...
In May 2021, a fleet of four new sweepers was inaugurated in the port of Bacoli (Naples) who will have the task of keeping the waters around Ischia, Procida and the other Phlegrean islands that overlook the Gulf of Naples clean. The purchase of the four "sentinels of the sea" is part of the pollution prevention strategy of beaches and coasts envisaged by ...
The Blu Marine Service of San Benedetto del Tronto carried out a project on the Tremiti Islands selected as part of the MedPAN Regular Call for Small Projects and co-financed by the French Facility for Global Environment and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The project, which takes the name of Tremiti Plastic Free Islands, had as its…
The Tuscan Archipelago National Park commissioned a project for the creation of a service center and the contextual redevelopment of the current degraded area located in the center of the island of Giannutri. The planning process was shared both with the Municipality of Giglio and with the Superintendency of Siena and thanks to the comparison and ...
The La Maddalena Archipelago National Park has developed the "Climate Friendly Islands" initiative which is aimed at all local actors, who can acquire the Climate Friendly Islands Environmental Quality Label, adopting and developing good practices of eco-sustainability, innovation and enhancement proposed by the Park Authority, offering a service compatible with safeguarding ...