Centro de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, Universidade do Algarve

MISSION Promote and develop scientific knowledge and innovation in the sea and environment, contributing to sustainable, innovative, integrated, and intelligent development. VISION Respond to EU Societal Challenges and UN Sustainable Development Goals, through a multidisciplinary approach applied to marine and environmental research. RESEARCH Establish energy communities on islands Output - Demonstrate how different renewable energy sources can contribute to reduce energy costs and be integrated on a flexible smart grid. Impact - Give a strong contribute to the growth of blue economy and promote social cohesion on remote coastal areas such as islands.