Promoting RES Integration for Smart Mediterranean Islands
Mediterranean islands (Misl) are characterized by several energy criticalities in terms of high costs, security and management due to their high dependence on fossil fuels. PRISMI aims at tackling this key challenges by supporting the transition of Misl to an autonomous, cleaner, secure, low-carbon energy system – in line with the overall EU Energy Union package and EU2020 Strategy – through the development of an integrated trans-national approach to assess and exploit the renewable energy sources (RES)._x000D_
Such model will be developed through a studying project bringing together academia, public authorities and local communities of five target territories with a view to fully empower end-users in the take-up of project outputs._x000D_
Among these, the main ones constituting the key innovative value of the project are: _x000D_
- An integrated toolkit for assessing and mapping the local potential of RES and their exploitation in new energy systems._x000D_
- A Sustainable Energy Action Plan drafted for each case study area with recommendations and strategies for developing integrated RES._x000D_
- The establishment of a PRISMI Network of Stakeholders to support exchange of knowledge and best practices in RES integration in Misl._x000D_
These outputs will represent a reference framework supporting end-users in driving and intercepting economic initiatives aimed at increasing the penetration of RES in Misl energy mix – thus contributing to sustainable development and inclusive growth throughout the Programme area.