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Analysis of the implementation of the European energy policy regarding the energy transition of the islands in Greece

Floros-Dimitriadis Foivos

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Summary

Greece, with its diverse geography and Mediterranean climate, is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events pose major challenges to the country's ecosystems and coastal areas. The urgency to tackle these challenges has prompted the European Union as a whole to adopt energy policies that focus in particular on the islands' transition to sustainable and resilient energy systems. European energy policy, reflected in initiatives such as the Green Deal, emphasises the need for a sustainable and climate-neutral future. For Greece, the energy transition of its islands plays a central role in achieving these goals. The Greek islands, characterised by their unique energy needs and vulnerabilities, are central to the implementation of this plan due to their historical energy supply and sustainability challenges. Greece's commitment to the energy transition is reflected in a multitude of efforts, such as connecting the islands to the mainland grid and increasing the percentage of RES into its energy mix. The islands, with their abundance of sunshine and wind resources, offer a favourable environment for the expansion of RES projects. However, their implementation is not without its hurdles, including lengthy bureaucratic processes, administrative burdens and the need for comprehensive island-specific energy planning. To navigate these challenges, Greece is actively working to streamline permitting procedures, enhance coordination among stakeholders and leverage international collaborations, nonetheless, significant obstacles persist. Lack of spatial policy for RES projects and enhancing stakeholder coordination are only two of the ongoing challenges that mark the road ahead with complexity and uncertainties. Greece, following the directives of the European Commission, needs to continue to strive to achieve the formidable task of a resilient, low-carbon future for the islands, requiring persistent efforts and strategic solutions amid various challenges.

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