Highlights from the Workshop on “Energy Transition in Touristic Destinations: “The Challenges in European Islands” held on September 26th in Rhodes, Greece.

1️⃣ Opening Remarks: Petros Markopoulos, Head of the Clean Energy and Sustainable Transport Department of DAFNI Network, kicked off the day with a compelling presentation on “The Clean Energy Transition of the Greek Islands: Challenges and Good Practices.”

2️⃣ Educational Focus: Prof. Nelly Leligou from University of West Attica emphasized the importance of “Educating All Actors on the Challenge of the Energy Transition,” highlighting the need for comprehensive training and awareness.

3️⃣ Local Challenges: Adrián Fernández Vázquez, an Industrial Engineer from the Tenerife Energy Transition Office, shared insights into the unique challenges faced by Tenerife in its journey towards sustainable energy.

4️⃣ Engineering Perspectives: Mary Papandreou, Civil Engineer and MSc Director of the HIT Branch of the South Aegean Region, presented on “Energy Transition in Touristic Destinations,” addressing both opportunities and obstacles in the context of tourism.

5️⃣ Project Overview: Prof. Elisa Peñalvo-López, representing Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), introduced the GENERA project to all attendees and outlined the key challenges it aims to tackle in promoting energy transition across European islands.

To conclude the workshop, Mayors Evangelos Fragkakis, Marcos Serra Colomar, EFSTATHIOS KONTOS, Vaios Kalopitas, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), showcasing their commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives in their regions.

A big thank you to all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions! Together, we can pave the way for a sustainable energy future in our beautiful island destinations.

The GENERA partners reunited last week in the beautiful island of Rhodes for the fifth Consortium Meeting!

During the meeting, we extensively discussed the progress made and the future activities that will ensure the maximisation of the project’s impact.

A special thank you to our partner Development Agency of South Aegean Region -READ S.A. for their impeccable organisation and hospitality and to all the partners, whose contribution and commitment were – and continue to be – significant to achieve all the project’s objectives!

REGISTRATIONS OPEN for our webinar (24 Oct 2024) on Energy Transition and Citizen Engagement!
Are you a manager, an employee, or a technician of a public authority, or an urban planner or professional interested in promoting sustainable energy solutions in your municipality or region?
As part of the GENERA Project, funded by the EU, this webinar will explore the crucial role of citizen engagement in achieving energy goals, particularly in European islands.

Sign up now (https://www.univer-cities.org/dettagli-e-registrazioni/transizione-energetica-cittadinanza)

Highlights:

• Practical strategies to engage citizens in initiatives for the transition to clean energy 
• Real case studies of leading cities 
• Insights from experts: Dr. Ing. Dr. Daniela Melandri and Dr. Arch. Dr. Vittoria Fazio
  

Let’s collaborate to create accessible and sustainable energy solutions! Don’t miss this opportunity.

Our newest GENERA Social Game is ready and running!

The game is meant to teach people about the importance of energy transition as well as possible clean energy alternatives and potential solutions. The player’s goal is to create and expand the capacity of the virtual city to receive increasing numbers of citizens by using renewable energy sources.

We have prepared a series of short video tutorials to help you navigate the game and its creative features.
The videos are available on our YouTube Channel at this link: https://lnkd.in/dfPnqPvR

To access the game and put into practice the teachings of the video tutorials, visit this link: https://lnkd.in/deJQHJiD and start playing!!

Upcoming Webinar Alert! 🌐

📆 Date: November (DTBD)
We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar on Island Typologies and its impact on energy planning!

This session will cover:
– Unique island characteristics and challenges
– Frameworks for energy planning
– Case studies from Italy, Spain, and Greece

🔹 Who Should Attend:
Public authorities and islands entities in Italy, Spain, and Greece.

📧 For more information, contact us at info@univer-cities.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate on innovative energy solutions for islands. More details to follow soon!

#IslandTypology #EnergyPlanning #SustainableIslands #Webinar #GeneraProject #UniverCities

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🌐 Avviso sui prossimi webinar! 🌐

📆 Data: Novembre (DTBD)

Siamo entusiasti di annunciare il nostro prossimo webinar sulle tipologie di isole e il loro impatto sulla pianificazione energetica!

Questa sessione si occuperà di:
– Caratteristiche e sfide uniche delle isole
– Quadri di riferimento per la pianificazione energetica
– Casi di studio in Italia, Spagna e Grecia

🔹 Chi dovrebbe partecipare:
Autorità pubbliche ed enti insulari in Italia, Spagna e Grecia.

📧 Per ulteriori informazioni, contattateci all’indirizzo info@univer-cities.org.

Non perdete questa opportunità di imparare, condividere e collaborare su soluzioni energetiche innovative per le isole. Ulteriori dettagli seguiranno presto!

The Genera project in the Ibiza media !!

We are thrilled to share that the Genera project has been featured on Ibiza TV! Check out the full news segment on YouTube. The Consell de Ibiza hosted the first training session of the GENERA project.

The goal of GENERA is to support the municipalities of the Pityusic Islands in developing Climate and Sustainable Energy Action Plans, as well as defining roadmaps for energy transition in tourist regions.

Follow us and stay updated on the latest news!

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Another Significant Step Forward for the Genera Project!

We had the pleasure of meeting with the Environmental Councilor of the Sant Joan de Labritja Town Hall in Ibiza. We are excited to collaborate and move forward together towards a more sustainable future for our islands.

Thanks for your support!

An important week for the European project Genera!

Project partners have met in Ibiza with the Mayor of Sant Antoni and the Environment Technician to continue GENERA’s activities.

During the meeting, not only the progress and next steps of Genera were discussed, but a special invitation was made to participate in the training to be given by the UPV next week. This training has a fundamental purpose: to help the municipalities of the tourist islands develop and implement their decarbonization plans.

We are excited to collaborate and move forward together towards a more sustainable future for our islands 🌱

Thank you Marcos Serra Colomar and Pepita Cardona! Together, we will make a difference.

Exciting News from the Universitat Politècnica de València! 

Last week, UPV hosted two incredible InfoDays where participants had the opportunity to learn about the latest progress of the GENERA project. During these events, UPV shared detailed updates on our achievements and advancements so far. But that’s not all! Attendees also had a blast playing the social game developed by our project partner University of West Attica, which added an interactive and fun element to the sessions.

Check out the video below to see highlights from these InfoDays and get a glimpse of the engaging activities and discussions that took place.  

ASES| Advanced Solutions for Energy Sustainability

On 22nd June we were at La Pelosa Beach in Sardinia to present the GENERA Project to tourists!

Here, we had the opportunity to share our project’s objectives and main results, including the Social Game (available on our website) and a questionnaire in order to involve citizens directly into our activities!