Making renewable energies drivers of competitiveness in the EU Outermost Regions

Abstract

This paper provides a snapshot of the development of renewable energies in the European Union Outermost Regions (EU ORs), focusing on their potential to contribute to the green transition while creating sustainable economic development opportunities. It reviews the policy frameworks and tools in place in EU ORs with respect to renewable energies, and provides specific policy recommendations. The paper is developed within the framework of the EU-OECD project on Global Outermost Regions. BOXESBox 1. Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) Box 2. Iceland and the Azores cross-border business and knowledge partnership in geothermal Box 3. Towards regional energy integration in the Eastern Caribbean 8 