Three Cork islands aim to achieve 'complete energy independence' by 2030, under new initiative

The '30 renewable islands for 2030' initiative features a variety of islands from across 10 different EU countries

A total of seven islands from across Ireland have been chosen under this initiative, including Bere Island in West Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

Three islands off the coast of Cork are aiming to achieve complete energy independence by 2030, as part of a new initiative launched by the European Commission.

Bere island, Sherkin island and Cape Clear are among 30 island and island groups included in the “30 renewable islands for 2030” initiative.