NESOI Plus invites energy communities, municipalities, cooperatives and citizen‑led initiatives in the Canary Islands to join an online webinar dedicated to Energy Communities and the NESOI Plus First Open Call.
The webinar will present the opportunities offered by NESOI Plus, explain who can apply, which projects are eligible, and how to submit a successful application for free technical assistance to develop energy community projects and move them towards investment readiness.
Event details
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- Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
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- Time: 09:00 – 10:30 (UTC+1)
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- Format: Online webinar
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- Language: Spanish
Agenda
09:00 – 09:05
Welcome speech
Dr. Gonzalo Piernavieja, ITC Director of R&D&I
09:05 – 09:10
Institutional perspective
Ms. Rosa Morales, Manager of the Federación Canaria de Municipios (FECAM)
09:10 – 09:20
NESOI Plus project and First Open Call
Dr. Jaume Cot, NESOI Plus Project Representative
09:20 – 09:35
Energy communities in Gran Canaria
Prof. Dr. Alexis Lozano, Director General, Consejo Insular de la Energía – Cabildo de Gran Canaria
09:35 – 09:50
Local energy transition experiences
Ms. Mayca Coello, Head of Unit, Sustainability, Climate Change and Environmental Education Service, Cabildo de Tenerife
09:50 – 10:15
Case study: La Palma Renovable
Dr. Nuria Albet, Coordinator of La Palma Renovable
10:15 – 10:30
Questions & Answers
Why attend?
By participating in this webinar, you will:
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- Learn how NESOI Plus supports energy communities through tailored technical assistance
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- Understand eligibility criteria and priority technologies of the First Open Call
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- Discover real experiences and governance models from the Canary Islands
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- Receive practical guidance on how to apply through the NESOI Plus platform
*Please note that the webinar link will be shared in a second communication sent closer to the event date.
About the NESOI Plus First Open Call
The First Open Call is open to existing and new energy communities implementing projects in the Canary Islands, Azores, and Martinique.
Selected beneficiaries will receive an Investment Concept, including technical, financial and strategic support to make their projects investment‑ready.
All official documents and the Apply button are available on the website
Applications are submitted via the NESOI Plus online platform
