Category archives: News

ESEIA’s 13th Lecture about The Uptake of Renewables in European Local Communities took place online on 3 April 2025, bringing together 38 participants from 11 countries — Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Finland (FI), Latvia (LV), Morocco (MA), Nigeria (NG), Netherlands (NL), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Slovenia (SI), and the United…

The GFIC, ICKM & CIKI Joint Conference 2025, hosted by ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, will take place on 27–28 November 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal under the theme “Shaping the Future of Data, Knowledge, and Innovation with AI for Global Sustainable Change.” This international event will explore how data,…

Interview with Goran Krajačić, ESEIA Vice-President and Associate Professor, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (UZagreb- FSB), HR As the global energy landscape undergoes a profound transformation, voices of experience and vision are essential to guide the way forward. In this exclusive interview, we speak with…

INITIATE continues to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers through major developments, including the launch of North Macedonia’s first European Digital Innovation Hub, a strategic R&I and Policy Lab, and a roundtable on energy sector challenges. The second INITIATE newsletter has been published, featuring key updates on digital transformation,…

VILNIUS TECH – Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, LT,  a prestigious member of ESEIA, has taken a major step forward in sustainable research and innovation by opening the Competence Center for Smart and Climate-Neutral Manufacturing Processes, Materials, and Technologies. This cutting-edge facility, backed by a EUR 17 million investment, is one…

ESEIA is actively advancing sustainable energy innovation through new project proposals and award applications. Two proposals were recently submitted, and two proposals are in preparation. These efforts highlight ESEIA’s commitment to impactful research and collaboration. Below are the latest updates on submissions and upcoming opportunities. Two Proposals Submitted: ToFuel- HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-03: Development of smart concepts of…

The first R&I and Policy Lab in Skopje, North Macedonia, took place on February 27, 2025, hosted by INOFEEIT, FEEIT, and UKIM. The hybrid event brought together 55 participants from government, civil society, industry, and academia to foster collaboration on energy and sustainability. Key discussions included the Smart Energy Systems…

The EMERGE project launched 2025 with the first AU-EU Exchange Event in Paris, on 28-31 January, fostering collaboration on sustainable energy planning. The second AU-EU Exchange follows on 19-21 May 2025, in Zaragoza, Spain. EMERGE has also made significant progress, submitting 7 out of 16 deliverables, advancing renewable integration and…

The European Commission has published the 2025 Progress Report on the Competitiveness of Clean Energy Technologies, highlighting both the strengths and challenges facing the EU’s clean tech sector. While the EU remains a global leader in net-zero technologies, high energy prices, supply chain dependencies, and labour shortages are threatening its…

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission introduced the Clean Industrial Deal, a strategic initiative aimed at aligning industrial competitiveness with the EU’s decarbonisation targets. Recognizing the challenges posed by high energy prices, geopolitical uncertainties, and global competition, the Clean Industrial Deal sets out a comprehensive roadmap to drive industrial…