Alternate countries. Scotland/Orkney, Shetland, Hebrides.
In an alternate past. Scotland votes to be independent from the UK. in doing so, the islands of Orkney, Hebrides and Shetland form a union and secede from Scotland.
Due to Shetland oil now belonging to the tiny union. Shetland sells the majority of its oil to British and Scottish companies making it prosperous.
Because of the islands placement in the north sea with little wind interference. The 3 island groups invest heavily in renewable energy. With wind energy offshore from the islands being commonplace.
Due to the low population the islands have almost completely 0 carbon emissions with the exception of transport. It becomes as green as Iceland.
Due to the low population the islands have almost completely 0 carbon emissions with the exception of transport. It becomes as green as Iceland.