Author archives: Nicoleta Talpes

The fifth edition of Battery Innovation Days (BID 2025) was held in Graz, Austria, bringing together Europe’s battery community for two days of discussions on research, innovation, and development across the entire European battery value chain. The programme addressed key topics including sustainable sourcing of materials, battery innovation, energy security,…

The European Commission has adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, setting a clear direction for strengthening Europe’s industrial base while advancing climate neutrality and resource security. By promoting the use of renewable biological resources from land and sea, the strategy supports the transition to…

Europe is experiencing a housing affordability crisis, driven by rising construction costs, limited housing availability, and the need to meet ambitious climate and energy efficiency targets. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen named the urgent need to make housing affordable a social crisis in her State of the European Union…

The European Parliament has taken an early step in shaping the upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act, which the European Commission is expected to propose in 2026. The ERA Act was also discussed recently at the Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU in Brussels on 24 November, in the…

The 19th Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan Conference was held on 4–5 November 2025 at DOK5000 in Odense, Denmark, hosted by the Danish EU Presidency and co-organised by the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities and the European Commission. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and academia…

The EMERGE project has continued its strong engagement across international platforms, reinforcing AU-EU collaboration on sustainable energy. The consortium gathered in Praia, Cabo Verde, on 16-17 October 2025, for its fourth General Assembly, hosted by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). The meeting was held alongside…

As part of its ongoing Member Integration Strategy, ESEIA continued engagement with member institutions in 2025 to deepen collaboration, align strategic priorities, and expand participation in ESEIA programmes and Working Groups. On 7 November 2025, ESEIA Director Brigitte Hasewend met with Rupert Baumgartner, Deputy Director of the Institute of Systems…

Each year, ESEIA recognises members whose dedication, collaboration, and leadership significantly strengthen the Alliance’s mission. In 2024, several outstanding contributors distinguished themselves through exceptional engagement across research and innovation, education and training, and Working Group activities. Their efforts reflect the spirit of the ESEIA community and the impact of active…

ESEIA has enlarged its membership to the North West and the South East, which reinforces the alliance, making it stronger and more relevant as a European player. Two distinguished institutions will join ESEIA’s growing alliance of sustainable energy innovators: Ulster University, Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment, UK,…