Net-Zero Industry Act: New Guidance on Non-Price Criteria
The European Commission has published new guidance on the application of non-price criteria under the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), supporting the implementation of Articles 25 and 26 of the Regulation. The guidance aims to ensure that public spending supports not only competitive prices, but also the sustainability and resilience of…
20th SET Plan Conference: Shaping Europe’s Strategic Energy Technologies
The 20th Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) Conference will take place on 4–5 November 2026 in Cork, Ireland, organised by the European Commission and the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026. This milestone edition will mark 20 years of SET Plan conferences and focus on strengthening…
COP31: Advancing Global Climate Action
The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) will take place from 9–20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change to advance global action on climate change. The European Union remains firmly committed to the implementation of the Paris Agreement, protecting people,…
Member Integration and Acquisition Updates
Over the last quarter, ESEIA continued to strengthen its network through member integration, acquisition and collaboration with partner organisations. In July, TU Graz, AT, representatives Martin Smolka and Katja Götschl met with ESEIA to explore stronger collaboration between the Alliance and the TU Graz Research Centers, followed in August by…
ToFuel | Latest Updates
On 23 November 2026, the ToFUEL project will host its 1st Local Stakeholder Workshop at LNEG in Lisbon, as part of the 7th ESEIA International Conference – Green Energy Solutions: Current and Future Trends. This interactive workshop will bring together conference participants, ESEIA members and external stakeholders to exchange perspectives…
EMERGE | Latest Updates
EMERGE recent activities have continued to connect energy modelling, policy dialogue and innovation across the project’s African pilot regions. In Morocco, EMERGE shared the outcomes of the Policy Lab and second Africa-to-Africa Study Visit, hosted on 24–25 June at Mohammed First University in Oujda. Policymakers, researchers, industry and international organisations…
INITIATE | Latest Updates
Following the successful implementation of the initial R&I and Policy Labs, the INITIATE project has now moved forward with the replication phase. Five replicator cases — CYI, VINCA, LPNU, UTB, and NURE — are contributing to the further adaptation of the INITIATE approach across different national and institutional contexts. The…
Sustainable Energy Insight | In focus: Building Resilient Energy Systems through EU–Africa Cooperation
In this edition of ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight, Prof. Smail Zouggar, Full Professor of Electrical Engineering at Mohamed Premier University (UMP) in Oujda, Morocco, reflects on the opportunities and challenges shaping Morocco’s energy transition. Drawing on the experience of the EMERGE project, he discusses the need for resilient and flexible…
ESEIA General Assembly in Lisbon, 23 November 2026 | Members Meet On Site Alongside the 7th ESEIA Conference
This year, the ESEIA General Assembly and Business meetings are dedicated to adopting the ESEIA Work Programme and Budget 2027, open the 7th ESEIA Conference, followed by three project events that bring the Alliance’s ongoing work directly to the conference stage. The 7th ESEIA Conference – Green Energy Solutions: Current…
Member News | ADENE Brings Energy Literacy Training to Mozambique
ESEIA member ADENE – Agência para a Energia has delivered the first edition of the Energy Roadshow programme in partnership with Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) in Maputo. It is the first time the initiative has been held outside Portugal, and a concrete example of the Europe–Africa collaboration that runs through…