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Building a Circular Future: Outcomes of the ESEIA International Summer School 2025

The European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA), together with members TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences and the Bergischer Abfallwirtschaftsverband (BAV), successfully held the ESEIA International Summer School 2025 from…
European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025

European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025

Europe’s flagship research and innovation gathering brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders to shape the future of EU R&I - ESEIA Director Brigitte Hasewend attended the event. On 16–17 September 2025, the European Commission…

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…

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.…
ESEIA Experts Database

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…
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New EU Tool Tracks Real-Time Energy Storage Across Europe

A new interactive platform—the European Energy Storage Inventory—has been launched to provide near real-time insights into energy storage deployment across the EU, marking a major step toward a smarter and more sustainable energy system. Developed…

EUSEW 2025: Spotlight on Europe’s Clean Energy Transition

The 19th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the European Union’s flagship event dedicated to clean energy, took place on 10-12 June 2025 in Brussels, bringing together around 10,000 participants onsite and online. Under…

Science Diplomacy in Focus: Key Takeaways from the ESEIA 14th Lecture

On 12 June 2025, the 14th edition of the ESEIA Lecture Series | Science Diplomacy. Geopolitics of Science gathered 21 participants from 9 countries and 13 organisations for a timely discussion on the evolving role of science diplomacy in today’s…

University of Twente Leads EU-Wide Effort to Accelerate Industrial Circularity

The University of Twente, a proud ESEIA member, is coordinating the Horizon Europe project IS2H4C – Sustainable Circular Economy Transition: From Industrial Symbiosis to Hubs for Circularity. Running from 2024 to 2028, this ambitious initiative…

LNEG Drives Innovation in Zero-Energy Public Buildings with Renewable Trigeneration Microgrids

As an active ESEIA member, LNEG – the National Energy and Geology Laboratory of Portugal – is playing a key role in the Interreg SUDOE IMPROVEMENT project, a cross-border initiative focused on retrofitting public buildings to meet near…

From Industrial Clusters to Circular Hubs: Why IS2H4C Could Be a Game Changer for Europe’s Circular Future

Interview with Devrim Murat Yazan, Project Coordinator and Associate Professor at the University of Twente’s IEBIS Department, NL Across Europe, industrial clusters are under growing pressure to decarbonize, reduce waste, and rethink resource…

ESEIA Member TU Dublin Ranked 1st in Europe for Sustainability in Higher Education

We are proud to share that ESEIA Member Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has been ranked 1st in Europe and 17th globally for sustainability in higher education by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education…

ESEIA International Summer School 2025: Advancing the Circular Economy in Industry

22–26 September 2025 | :metabolon, Lindlar, Germany The European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance - ESEIA, in cooperation with TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences and the Bergischer Abfallwirtschaftsverband (BAV), is pleased…

ESEIA Joins Forces with CleanTech Hackathon 2025 to Advance Sustainable Energy Innovation

ESEIA proudly contributed as a Community Partner to the CleanTech Hackathon 2025, a landmark event held on 23–24 May at ENERGY EXPO 2025, the largest energy exhibition in Southeast Europe. Organized by Techcelerator with support from the…