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Political Factors
Bright Green Island Vision
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Goal to achieve fossil-free transport
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Aim to set example for other Green Energy Islands
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
2/5
Overall strong political will and commitment
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Economic Factors
Need to attract younger people to Bornholm
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
2/5
Growing sustainable tourism sector
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Need to attract qualified workforce
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Social Factors
Aging Population
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
2/5
Outmigration
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Accessibility of healthcare
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Accessibility of education
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
1/5
Technological Factors
Evolving green energy hub
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
2/5
Upgrade of airport infrastructure
Probability of Occurrence
2/5
Level of Significance
2/5
Environmental Factors
Protection of local flora and fauna
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Legal Factors
Lack of rules and regulations of electric aviation
Probability of Occurrence
1/5
Level of Significance
4/5

1. Driving Forces of the Danish Case (Copenhagen-Bornholm)

Political Factors
Strong political commitment towards the implementation of electric aviation
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Goal to achieve fossil-free transport
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Need to establish more sustainable transport connections especially to Lofoten Islands
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Economic Factors
Need to attract younger people, students and qualified workforce to the region
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Keeping the label of sustainable tourism destinations
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Expected economic revenues from not paying environmental taxes
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Poor economic incentives and risk of Economic Loss Until Enough Volume Is Reached
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Social Factors
Aging population
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Outmigration
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Accessibility of healthcare/education (university) from Lofoten
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Technological Factors
Increased energy consumption and need for higher energy production
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Upgrade of airport infrastructure
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Hybrid (green hydrogen) vs fully electric
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Grid access/ capacity for charging
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Environmental Factors
Protection of biodiversity, especially in Lofoten
 
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Reduction of emissions
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Sustainable energy sources
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Legal Factors
Mandatory requirements for emission reduction (EU/national/regional)
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5

2. Driving Forces of the Norwegian Case (Leknes-Bodø)

Political Factors
Electrification of domestic flights seen as an opportunity
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Political will/commitment - Working group that developed a strategy and plan for action concerning the energy transition in aviation in Iceland
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Achieving carbon neutrality before 2040 and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources by 2050
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Change in location of Reykjavik airport (excellent current location but plans for moving it in the near future could impact demand)
Probability of Occurrence
1/5
Level of Significance
5.5
Economic Factors
High price of flying domestically in Iceland
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
The electrification of the car fleet in Iceland (lower transport cost for driving)
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Emphasis on a greener economy and ecotourism
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Social Factors
Accessibility of public services, ageing population will require more frequent trips to specialized doctors in the capital
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Acceptability of new technologies, fear of flying in electric airplanes  (this could be resolved with hybrid options)
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Technological Factors
Availability of necessary infrastructure for charging with stationary or swappable batteries
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Environmental Factors
Specific weather conditions (e.g. very low temperatures, windy weather, icing)
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5

3. Driving Forces of the Icelandic Case (Akureyri – Reykjavík)

Political Factors
Uncertainty about state aid
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
4/5
National and EU climate targets
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Regional development objectives and connections to Helsinki
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Socioeconomic Factors
Need to attract workforce to the region
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
4/5
New industrial projects
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Connections to Sweden, Skellefteå
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Growth in Oulu as a hub
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Technological Factors
Wind energy and surplus electricity generation
Probability of Occurrence
2/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Geographical Factors
Limited public transport between Oulu, Kajaani and Kuusamo
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Long distances, effectiveness of travel chains
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
4/5

4. Driving Forces of the Finnish Case (Oulu-Kajaani-Kuusamo)

Political Factors
A strong political commitment to the introduction of electric flight
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Relevant regional policies/strategies, e.g. targets for fossil-free transport.
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Cooperation across national borders
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Economic Factors
Supply of competence: the need for skilled workers in the green industries
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Demand for workers in ancillary services such as health and education
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Need for increased accessibility for companies in the region and research/business networks
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Establish sustainable transport connections to Finland
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
2/5
Uncertain market: weak economic incentives for electric aviation and risk of economic losses until sufficient capacity is reached.
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
4/5
Social Factors
Accessibility to public services, e.g. health services
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
2/5
Acceptance of new technologies (such as electric aircraft)
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
4/5
High demand for population growth & migration
Probability of Occurrence
3/5
Level of Significance
3/5
Technological Factors
Investment in electric/hybrid aircraft, upgrading Skellefteå Airport infrastructure and access/capacity for charging
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Network of actors: collaborations and projects, green flight school, etc.
Probability of Occurrence
4/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Certification processes (of new technologies)
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Specific weather conditions (e.g. very low temperatures)
Probability of Occurrence
4/4
Level of Significance
4/4
Environmental Factors
Climate impact & emission reduction
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5
Sustainable energy sources
Probability of Occurrence
5/5
Level of Significance
5/5

5. Driving Forces of the Swedish Case (Skellefteå – Oulu)