Renewables Reach Record Share of EU Electricity Production
According to preliminary Eurostat data, renewable energy was the leading source of electricity in the EU in 2024, making up 47.3% of total electricity generation. This marks a historic moment: nearly half of Europe’s electricity now comes from renewable sources. In absolute terms, renewables generated 1.31 million Gigawatt-hours (GWh) in…
Karelia UAS Launches “Communicative Energy” Project to Drive Carbon Neutrality in Digital Services
Karelia University of Applied Sciences has kicked off the Communicative Energy initiative, where students collaborate with regional digital entrepreneurs to carry out life cycle assessments (LCAs) of web-based companies and digital services. Using the SimaPro Expert tool, the project helps SMEs gain strategic insights into their environmental impact and supports…
Discover the ESEIA Expert Database
Looking for the right expertise in sustainable energy? The ESEIA Expert Database connects you with 350+ specialists from our member organizations, making it easier than ever to find complementary skills within the ESEIA Community. Members can log in directly to My ESEIA to access the database. The ESEIA Expert Database…
TU Graz Hosts 17th International Summer School on PEFCs and Hydrogen
8 September 2025, Graz, Austria. The 17th International Summer School on Advanced Studies of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFCs) and Hydrogen (H₂) opened today at ESEIA Member, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). Running from 8–13 September 2025, the summer school is organised in cooperation with Yokohama National University (YNU),…
The Global Energy Transition Is Unstoppable: A Call for Europe to Lead
On 23 July 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful message: “The global energy transition is unstoppable.” His address, backed by the new 2025 United in Science: Energy Transition report, presents a compelling mix of data and moral urgency. It reaffirms what ESEIA and its members have long championed:…
EU Unveils New Multiannual Financial Framework: Horizon Europe 2028–2034 Set to Double in Size
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission released its proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, outlining a bold new vision for the future of EU research and innovation. At the heart of this proposal is an ambitious plan to significantly expand and streamline the next Horizon Europe programme,…
ESEIA Publishes the 56th Summer Edition of Its Newsletter
The European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance – ESEIA has released the 56th Summer Edition of its newsletter, featuring the latest updates from across its network, ongoing projects, and key developments in the field of sustainable energy, circular economy, and EU-Africa collaboration. This edition highlights how ESEIA members and partners are…
ESEIA Lecture Series | From Local Action to Global Dialogue
The latest editions of the ESEIA Lecture Series provided a unique platform for experts and stakeholders across Europe to exchange ideas on key challenges shaping Europe’s sustainable energy future. The 14th ESEIA Lecture | Science Diplomacy. Geopolitics of Science, held online on 12 June 2025, explored how scientific collaboration can…
EMERGE at Mid-Term | Recent Highlights
The EMERGE project has reached the midpoint of its Horizon Europe journey, showing strong progress in advancing green energy innovation across Africa and Europe. Over the past trimester, key activities have driven technical development, capacity building, and AU–EU collaboration: On 5 June 2025, EMERGE held its Second Online General Assembly,…
Innovation in Progress: Highlights from INITIATE’s Recent Events
Over the past trimester, the INITIATE Horizon Europe project has made significant strides in advancing its mission to drive green and digital transformation in higher education. Key activities included the 2nd General Assembly and R&I Policy Lab held from 3–5 June in Skopje, North Macedonia, as well as the first…