Call for technical assistance for EU Islands
The Clean energy for EU islands Secretariat is launching a first Call for Support for EU islands to apply for technical support for their projects. The deadline is the 4th of May 2021.
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The Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat continues to offer support to European islands to further advance in their clean energy transition. From formulating strategic energy transition plans to grid integration studies, regulatory analysis, or help to find financing for concrete projects: this technical support aims to bring solutions to all European islands tailored to whichever phase of the transition they are in.
Procedure
The first Call for Technical support was launched in March 2021, and the Second Call will follow in February 2022. Islands are first invited to use a self-assessment tool to refine the type of support they need and apply by filling an online form that includes a description of the requested support services, the expected impact of the project and the stakeholder team that takes responsibility. All details on the technical support and the application process are explained in the Guide for Applicants.
Information session
A webinar will be organised on 20 April from 11 AM to 12 PM CET explaining how to apply and addressing questions received before 16 April. Send your question regarding the provided support and the application process to info@euislands.eu, they will be answered during the webinar.
Application
The deadline for applying to the first call is the 4th of May 2021 at 11:59 PM CET.
For more information, visit the website of Clean energy for EU islands.
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