Mission and Objectives

The purpose of the association is to promote and support the development of innovative technologies and human resources to enable a prompt transition to a sustainable energy system.

EUREC was founded in 1991 as European Economic Interest Grouping (E.E.I.G.) with the goal of improving the quality and scope of European research and development in renewable energy technologies.

Our members are prominent research and development (R&D) groups spread across Europe, operating in all renewable energy technologies (wind, biomass, small hydro, marine, geothermal, photovoltaics, solar thermal electricity, and solar thermal heating and cooling). Our members also conduct research into supporting technologies such as energy efficiency, storage, distribution and integration, and undertake studies to evaluate the social and economic aspects surrounding renewable energy.

• To identify research needs and enable R&D for innovative and integrated renewable energy solutions
• To promote sound policy making in renewable energy R&D
• To enable innovation and technology transfer by connecting research and industry through project development
• To promote the development of a highly qualified and trained workforce for the renewable energy sector, through the two European Masters in Renewable Energy coordinated by EUREC
• To support international R&D cooperation

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