Innovation areas

Developers, energy companies, TSO’s, research institutes, and authorities across Europe share the goal of pinpointing the necessary actions to ensure that the first energy islands are established by 2030 or shortly thereafter. A key focus of our roadmap is identifying research, innovation, and demonstration needs towards 2050, which will make energy islands more cost-effective, reliable, safe, and supportive of future energy systems. These islands will become a central part of the European and global green transition.

The actions leading up to 2030 will primarily focus on implementation and the necessary political decisions related to regulation and financing. Meanwhile, the actions towards 2050 will emphasize research, innovation, testing, and demonstration to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of energy islands as pivotal drivers of Europe’s renewable energy future.

We are working in five fields of innovation: