Overview

The APPROVE Interreg Europe project intends to tackle barriers to the development of Renewable Energy Sources through awareness raising, capacity building, stakeholder participation. The partnership covers 5 countries (Finland, France, Greece, Spain, Italy), involving 3 regional authorities (Regional Council of Lapland, Region of Epirus, Normandy Regional Council), 1 regional energy entity (Regional public energy entity of Castilla y León) and an advisory partner (Poliedra, consortium of Politecnico di Milano). The project will lead to the improvement of 4 Structural Funds operational programmes with the aim to promote RES development, considering investment priorities related to TO4 “Supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors”, and addressing regional innovation strategies for smart specialisation.