Author archives: Nicoleta Talpes

The European Commission adopted a Clean Energy Investment Strategy (COM/2026/116) on 10 March 2026, setting out a framework to mobilise the private capital needed to power Europe’s energy transition. The numbers are ambitious: €660 billion annually until 2030, rising to €695 billion between 2031 and 2040. The strategy identifies four…

On 27 February 2026, the European Commission presented a new package of measures to strengthen how Europe engages internationally through research and innovation reinforcing global partnerships while safeguarding strategic interests and keeping international cooperation open and secure. The package includes three key elements: a proposal for a Council Recommendation establishing…

The Horizon Europe project ToFuel officially launched with its kick-off meeting held on 3–4 February 2026 in Graz, Austria, hosted by TU Graz. The project aims to develop an integrated biorefinery concept to convert tomato processing residues into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and valuable bio-based products, contributing to the decarbonisation…

ESEIA member University of Twente is coordinating a major national consortium to develop next-generation battery technology reducing dependence on critical raw materials and advancing large-scale clean energy storage. ESEIA member University of Twente (UT), NL, has been awarded €8 million by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to lead NANEXBAT, a…

ESEIA member Tyndall National Institute is exploring how Ireland’s farming by-products could become a cornerstone of rural renewable energy. ESEIA member Tyndall National Institute is leading BioEInsights, a project awarded €375,000 by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) through its Research, Development and Demonstration fund. Developed in collaboration with…

 LNEG invites students and young professionals to a free 3-day international academy on green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. ESEIA member LNEG is organising the H2Excellence European Hydrogen Academy, taking place on 20–22 May 2026 at FIL – Meeting Centre, Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal. Part of the Erasmus+ H2Excellence…

Energy efficiency is often called the “first fuel” of the clean energy transition, and for good reason. Since its launch in 1998 at the first International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Austria, this day reminds us that reducing energy demand is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to…

ESEIA’s Annual Report 2025 captures a year of growth, strategic milestones and strengthened European collaboration in sustainable energy innovation. From securing €3.5 million in Horizon Europe funding for the ToFuel Project, to advancing the INITIATE and EMERGE initiatives, 2025 reinforced ESEIA’s role as a leading European alliance in research, education…

ESEIA proudly supports the 8th Conference for Sustainable Energy (CSE 2026) and contributes to advancing research and dialogue in sustainable energy systems. Organised by our valued member, Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov – UTBV, RO, the conference will take place from 29 to 31 October 2026 in Brasov, Romania, bringing together…

Supporting Institutional Transformation and Sustainable Energy Decisions As part of its commitment to strengthening research and innovation capacity across Europe, ESEIA is proud to highlight the launch of two innovative digital platforms developed within the INITIATE project: the INITIATE Knowledge Base and the Investment Advisor Tool. These freely accessible online…