Webinar: Development and replication of “in-land” and “on-island” renewable energy communities in Europe
Join us on 29 April 2025 for an insightful webinar on the development of renewable energy communities in Europe!
The 29 April 2025 from 11:00 to 12:30 Brussels time
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Renewable energy communities are citizen-led initiatives that generate electricity from local renewable sources. In recent years, local and regional public authorities have increasingly taken on the role of enablers, supporting and fostering these initiatives. These communities play a crucial role in the energy transition, allowing citizens to own and benefit from energy infrastructure while strengthening local economies.
This webinar aims to provide an overview of energy communities in both continental Europe and small Mediterranean islands, showcasing examples at different stages of development—from established projects to early-stage initiatives. Practical case studies and key knowledge reports will offer valuable insights.
Additionally, the webinar will explore the national contexts of the LIFE projects Power-e-com and ISLET in Austria, Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Greece. Participants will also be introduced to the European Energy Communities Facility, a new initiative supporting energy communities across Europe by offering funding and capacity-building opportunities.
This webinar is organised as part of the LIFE projects Power-e-com and ISLET, co-funded by the European Union.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction | Anna Soressi – FEDARENE
Keynote speech: Supporting Energy Communities across Europe with LIFE CET | Vinicius Valente – Project Adviser at CINEA
Good practices of energy communities in the EU ready for replication | Francisco Puente – ESCAN
Presentation of Power-e-com Case studies in EU countries including Austria, where DSO actively participates in the energy sharing; Spain, where electricity can be shared at a maximum distance of 2.000m; Slovenia, where local authorities have a key role.
Supporting schemes for community-led Energy Transition in small Mediterranean islands | Petros Markopoulos – DAFNI
The “Roadmap” of the ISLET Project for Establishing Energy Communities on EU Islands, specifically in Croatia, Italy, and Greece, and the challenges of the island contexts.
Energy Community Facility | Loic Cobut – FEDARENE
The Facility aims to provide funding, training and support to boost renewable energy community projects, including tailored business plan development.
Q&A
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