Simões, TeresaTsami, MariaNieto Mouronte, FélixHuvaj, Nejan2026-08-212026-08-212025Teresa Simões et al. (2025): Renewable Energy Production in the Mediterranean: Exploring the Potential for Offshore Wind Development, in: IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 1552, 012012. DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1552/1/0120121755-13151755-1307https://hdl.handle.net/2183/49066Included in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 1552. Presented at CA20109 International Conference Modular Energy Islands for Sustainability and Resilience (MODENERLANDS’25) 03/09/2025 - 05/09/2025, Figueira-da-Foz, Portugal.[Abstract]: This study presents an overview of the current state of the Maritime Spatial Planning among the Mediterranean countries, explores the previous studies on evaluating the offshore wind potential of the Mediterranean region along with the criteria for suitable site selection. Based on a review of the current state of offshore renewable energy, the potential locations offshore wind will be explored for the Mediterranean coastline case study area. The research concludes with a set of critical considerations related to the need for proper synergies establishment among different stakeholders and for cultivating social acceptance and community engagement. The analysis aims to support decision-makers evaluating the potential of the Mediterranean coastal area in supporting the energy transition goal.engAttribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Renewable Energy ProductionMaritime Spatial PlanningOffshore Wind DevelopmentMediterranean coastlineconference outputopen access10.1088/1755-1315/1552/1/012012