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Exemplary projects and initiatives are implemented and replicated at local and regional level. The following best practices are categorised by topic and geographic area.

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2026

Unlocking solar potential without land take in the Balearic Islands

The Balearic Energy Institute (IBE)'s Photovoltaic Atlas helps assess rooftop solar potential without extra land use. Separately, four floating solar…

2026

Tilos: A pioneer island in energy storage and zero-waste management

The Greek island of Tilos runs one of Europe's first hybrid renewable microgrids, combining wind, solar, and battery storage. Through…

2026

The Tylliria Energy Community: A Milestone for Communities-Led Energy in Cyprus

The Tylliria Energy Community is redefining Cyprus's approach to power, funded by 2.2 million EUR, it brings solar and battery…

2025

Schiermonnikoog’s Path to Water Autonomy: A Blueprint for Island Sustainability

Through a project involving cooperative governance, Provincie Fryslân is supporting the smallest inhabited island in the Netherlands to improve resilience…

2025

Kythnos: A Pioneer Island in Decarbonisation Projects

An ambitious sustainable development project coordinated by DAFNI has succeeded in reducing energy costs and CO2 emissions, offering a replicable…

2025

Gran Canaria: Pioneering Renewable Energy with Innovation and Sustainability

Gran Canaria leads with Salto de Chira and Gran Canaria Arena, combining energy storage, solar power, and EV charging to…

2025

A new energy future for Estonia’s islands: EISEA leads the way

The Estonian Islands Energy Agency (EISEA) is accelerating the green transition of Estonia’s islands. Backed by local actors and the…

2025

Bringing Renewable Energy to Estonia’s Islands: Workshops Inspire the Next Generation

Around 200 students across West Estonian islands got hands-on with wind, solar, and hydrogen energy in a series of interactive…

2025

A Tiny Forest with a Big Impact on the Community

Thanks to FEDARENE’s 2024 General Assembly and the Cyprus Energy Agency, the municipality of Lakatamia (Cyprus) now hosts a Tiny…

2024

Kuressaare Christmas Power Bikes!

Pedal into the holiday spirit in Kuressaare, where power bikes turn festive fun into renewable energy, lighting up Christmas trees…

2024

Yenesis – youth employment network for energy sustainability in islands

The YENESIS project, co-funded by the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment, runs from 2018 to 2024 and…

2024

Retaining skills in small islands of Europe

For the members of ESIN, the issue of population retention is essential. The good news is that involving small islands…

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