RECinMED

The RECinMED project is a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering the development of inclusive Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) across the Mediterranean region. It seeks to address the growing need for climate change adaptation and the transition to clean energy by actively involving various stakeholders such as citizens, public authorities, private enterprises, and scientific institutions. The project operates under the framework of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme and is co-funded by the European Union. RECinMED includes 11 partners from 9 Euro-Mediterranean countries (Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Bosnia-Herzegovina) and three associated partners, forming a transnational cooperation to enhance innovation and efficiency in renewable energy production.

The primary objective of RECinMED is to establish and test innovative models for creating RECs in diverse contexts, such as urban, rural, and island areas. To achieve this, the project has set up three working groups that focus on the specific challenges faced by each of these geographic environments.

These groups will collaborate to design, implement, and test pilot actions, ensuring that the solutions developed are applicable to a broad range of communities. Moreover, RECinMED draws on methodologies and tools developed in previous European projects, refining them through real-world data and best practices to enhance their effectiveness and scalability.

Key deliverables of the project include testing reports, stakeholder engagement initiatives, and a Transferability Plan aimed at ensuring that the solutions can be applied in other regions. Additionally, the project will establish a Transnational Cooperation Forum to encourage dialogue and collaboration among various stakeholders, ultimately promoting green living spaces and sustainable energy practices. Through this comprehensive approach, RECinMED aspires to create a replicable and scalable framework for renewable energy communities, contributing significantly to the EU’s broader climate goals.