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Offshore wind turbines above a mass of clouds in the North Sea

Advancing green energy

Accelerating and scaling up renewable energy systems

Offshore wind turbines above a mass of clouds in the North Sea

Renewable energy is key to reaching energy independence and security. Time is of the essence - the shift needs to happen fast - but it must be a just transition, ensuring no one is left behind in the race to get there.

The North Sea Region is uniquely placed to pave the way and accelerate the transition. All seven Interreg North Sea countries appear in the top 20 of the Global Energy Transition Index 2021. Sweden, Norway and Denmark top the list, while France is one of only two major world economies to rank in the top 10 list.

Project highlights

Legacy stories

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> This is how we renovate 22 million homes in the North Sea Region

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> Meet the new leaders of Europe's local energy systems

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Empowering school kids to advocate green energy solutions at their schools

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Promoting local urban energy hubs providing smart grid and storage solutions

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Promoting zero-emission, automated vessels that transport waste and goods

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Supporting communities to engage in local green energy production

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Decommissioning and repowering worn offshore wind turbines responsibly

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Helping small and medium ports reduce their carbon footprint

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Empowering people to become active energy citizens

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Promoting green hydrogen in low-carbon transport

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Integrating solar panels in a mass energy renovation concept

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Beefing up offshore wind power supply chains

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Northern Connections

Fostering transnational cooperation among energy clusters in the North Sea Region

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Using spatial planning to create room for green energy in the North Sea

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Scaling up ocean energy through large-scale pilots

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Innovating for smart marine energy solutions

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Bridging skills gaps in the energy sector across the North Sea Region

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Powering electric cars with local green energy

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Promoting wind-assisted shipping by testing advanced technologies

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