What is the Empowering Islands Programme?
The Empowering Islands programme is the capacity-building pillar of the GTI Academy. It is designed to support island governments, utilities and energy practitioners in translating climate ambition into structured, technically sound and implementable 100% renewable energy roadmaps.
Aligned with the GTI 100% RESI Initiative Methodology, the Academy follows the real lifecycle of an island transition from strategic planning and technology selection to grid operation and financial structuring. Each workshop focuses on a key decision point, combining technical insight with economic and investment perspectives.
Who should attend?
Participation is exclusively reserved for technical officers and decision-makers currently responsible for energy planning and system management of islands within:
Seats are limited and subject to eligibility confirmation.
Date: 30th June, 2026
Time Zones: 3:00 PM CEST; 9:00 AM AST; 5:00 PM SCT; 1:00 AM FJT (next day)
Format: Live session broadcast via the GTI Members’ Area, including interactive Q&A and structured modules with case studies.
Learn more and register: https://greeningtheislands.org/gti-academy/
Workshop 3 focuses on the terrestrial resources that provide the critical, 24/7 baseload foundation for island grids. While solar and wind offer flexible, low-cost generation, geothermal heat and organic waste streams can deliver the firm power needed to achieve stable 100% renewable energy without prohibitive storage costs. The session equips participants with the tools to assess, deploy, and integrate these technologies within their specific island contexts.
Participants will explore: