Energy valleys are living laboratories for innovative solutions and businesses. Yet local energy success depends on people, not just technologies. As part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, the REFORMERS project brings together five regions to hear how each each one is evolving within real-world constraints: local policies, stakeholders’ wariness, knowledge gaps and...
Events
Horizons Clean Energy Expansion Week (previously World Hydrogen Week)
Horizons Clean Energy Expansion Week (formerly known as World Hydrogen Week) is taking place in Copenhagen from 24 – 27 November 2026. This event brings together over 1,000+ industry leaders, policymakers, and technology pioneers to explore and advance solutions across hydrogen, feedstocks & fuels, carbon management, resilient grids, and innovative financing. You can find more...
Webinar “Harnessing the Sun, Driven by Data: Digital Innovation for Solar Thermal Systems”
Join the SUN-DT and DIGISOLAR projects for an insightful webinar exploring digitalisation in solar thermal plants. As the renewable energy sector evolves, digital technologies are revolutionising the way solar thermal systems are designed, monitored, and optimised. In this webinar, experts will present the projects’ objectives and innovative digital tools to be integrated into solar thermal...
4th Brussels Hydropower Day – Energy security and digitalisation in Europe’s power system
This year’s ETIP HYDROPOWER annual event is focused on digitalisation and energy security in the context of Europe’s evolving energy and geopolitical landscape. The event will examine how digitally enabled hydropower can strengthen system resilience, enhance flexibility, and reduce Europe’s exposure to price volatility by maximising the value of domestic energy assets. By bringing together policymakers, industry,...
Information Webinar on Horizon Europe Call HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-04
The European Commission DG RTD will present the upcoming Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-04 – De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains on 22 June 2026 from 10.30 to 12.00 CEST. The webinar is co-organized by ETIP Bioenergy and EERA – The European Energy Research Alliance, and facilitated by...
EUPI-PV Conference 2026 – Solar PV Innovation: Investing to Deliver a Secure and Competitive EU
The conference will bring together representatives from the PV industry, research community, and policymaking institutions to discuss the pivotal role of solar PV innovation in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, security, and strategic autonomy. Against the backdrop of evolving industrial and competitiveness priorities, discussions will focus on how investment in solar PV innovation — a cornerstone technology...
24th International Conference on Renewable Mobility ‘Fuels of the Future’ 2027
The transformation of the transport sector is achievable – if we bring together technological innovations, policy decisions and market-ready solutions. The international conference “Fuels of the Future” is Europe’s leading platform for discussion on renewable fuels and sustainable mobility. On 18 and 19 January 2027, the industry will meet once again at CityCube Berlin to...
REFORMERS Knowledge Transfer Workshop – Strategies and Tools for setting up Renewable Energy Valleys
On 28 May 2026, from 15:00 to 18:00 CEST, the REFORMERS project will host a public workshop, co-organised by EUREC and NEC, in Murau in a hybrid format. The event, broadcast live from Murau (Austria) and accessible online, is dedicated to transferring knowledge to other potential energy actors within Europe. REGISTRATION LINK
WaterWarmth Live Event
Aquathermal energy is a source with a lot of potential for a transition to sustainable heating, but it is little known. Time to change that! At the same time, many more organisations and projects are working on sustainable heating, heat networks and energy communities. Therefore the WaterWarmth project organises a joint event with several of...
4th RD20 International Summer School
After the events in France (Grenoble), Indonesia (Jakarta) and USA (Denver), the 4th RD20 International Summer School will be held in Benguerir, Morocco, May 17-23, 2026, at the premises of University Mohamed VI polytechnic (https://www.um6p.ma/) providing an opportunity for RD20 Early Career researchers to come together with senior leaders and globally recognized keynote speakers to learn and discuss R&D&I strategies...
CETPartnership Annual Conference 2026
CETPartnership Annual Conference is a premier gathering of high-level policymakers, innovators, researchers, industry leaders, and funders driving the clean energy transition across Europe and beyond. This event will bring together the research and innovation community to foster collaboration, explore groundbreaking projects, and align our shared vision for a climate-neutral future. Please mark your calendars and register for...
Smart City Expo World Congress 2026
Since 2011, the Smart City Expo World Congress has been the world’s biggest and most influential event for cities and urban innovation. Hosted annually in Barcelona, we bring together a powerful ecosystem of leaders from global companies, governments and strategic organizations driving real change. By convening the brightest minds and the most cutting-edge technology, the event is actively shaping a...
The Hydropower-Hydrogen Connection: Driving the Energy Transition
Produced using decarbonised electricity and water through a process called electrolysis, green hydrogen is set to be an important component of the transition to net-zero carbon economies. In its Transforming Energy Scenario published in its Global Renewables Outlook in 2020, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) noted that green hydrogen could supply up to 8%...
European Clean Energy Transition Conference 2026
The European Clean Energy Transition Conference will take place on 5 March 2026 in Brussels, bringing together senior policymakers, regulators, system operators, investors and industry leaders to discuss how Europe can deliver a secure, affordable and competitive energy system. The programme will focus on grid deployment and flexibility, energy affordability and security, industrial decarbonisation and the...
34th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
EUBCE is the world’s largest biomass conference and exhibition, a premier global hub for science, business, and industry in the biomass and bioenergy sector. Every year, EUBCE convenes leading experts and showcases the latest advancements in biomass. Our core mission is to accelerate research and market adoption worldwide. The conference brings together over 1500 experts from 80 countries,...
ETIP HYDROPOWER WG3 – White Paper Presentation “Hydropower and Climate Change”
Climate change is affecting hydropower across Europe: from altered flow regimes to more frequent extreme events. At the same time, hydropower remains central to providing renewable energy generation, flexibility, and #storage for an evolving energy system. ETIP HYDROPOWER Working Group 3 has prepared a new White Paper outlining how the sector can respond through adaptation...
43rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC 2026)
The EU PVSEC is the world’s leading forum for photovoltaic (PV) research and development and the largest scientific conference dedicated to PV solar energy worldwide. It covers a broad range of topics, including device materials, components and systems, wafering, building-integrated PV (BIPV), agrivoltaics, floating PV, and much more. Running alongside the conference, the state-of-the-art PV...
Webinar Innovation Fund call 2025 Information
The Innovation Fund 2025 call is expected to be published on 3 December. Join this free information webinar on 4 December, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET, to gain valuable insights into the upcoming call, which will include both existing and new funding streams. Agenda General decarbonisation call for Small, Medium, and Large-scale projects Cleantech components...
REALIZE Online Final Conference “Market-Readiness in Renewables: Enabling the Energy Transition in Europe”
The REALIZE project invites you to its Online Final Conference “Market-Readiness in Renewables: Enabling the Energy Transition in Europe” on 9 February 2026 from 14:00 to 17:00 (CET). During the conference, representatives of the REALIZE project, innovative technologies developers, industry and think tank representatives, and private funding providers will share lessons learnt and best practices...
RHC-ETIP National Roundtable: Renewable Heating and Cooling in Ireland
This online webinar is organised within the framework of the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Renewable Heating & Cooling (RHC-ETIP) roundtables series. The online roundtable will be on 25 November, 14-16h CET (13-15 GMT) and will include a series of panel discussions/presentations involving relevant Irish stakeholders from policy and industry. The first panel will be...
SETDEPLOY Co-Creation Webinar
We invite you to take part in the first interactive Co-Creation Webinar of the SETDEPLOY project! This online session will bring together policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, and civil society to collaboratively shape the SETDEPLOY Toolbox – a key instrument to accelerate renewable fuels and bioenergy deployment across Europe. During the webinar, participants will: Identify key...
Growing Renewable Skills in the Installation Sector
On 19 November 2025, EuropeOn – The European Electrical Contractors Association and GCP EUROPE will celebrate their joint event in Brussels: the Installers’ Summit, gathering representatives from the electrical and mechanical contracting sector. The event will include a special conference by the RESkill4NetZero project: “Growing Renewable Skills in the Installation Sector”, showcasing some of the...
Heating and Cooling with Renewables in Germany – Developments and Expectations for a Rapid Heat Transition
This webinar is organised within the framework of the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Renewable Heating & Cooling (RHC-ETIP), in cooperation with the POWER-E-COM project. Its objective is to highlight current market developments and showcase practical examples of the heating transition, while providing input to the ETIP-RHC from a German perspective. Ultimately, the goal...
European Commission Workshop: AI in the Renewables and Building Sectors
Following two successful online workshops on digitalisation and AI in the energy sector in September 2025, the European Commission, assisted by EUREC, is hosting an additional online workshop focused on AI in the renewables and buildings sectors. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the energy sector presents a significant opportunity for reduction of costs,...
Ocean Energy Europe 2025
The annual Ocean Energy Europe Conference & Exhibition is the meeting point for the whole ocean energy sector. Join the ocean energy sector in Brussels on 4 and 5 November 2025 for everything on ocean energy! Connect and network with decision-makers: meet high-level ocean energy professionals in the heart of Europe Get the latest insights, news and information via...
4th International Sustainable Energy Conference – ISEC 2026
The 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference – ISEC 2026 invites researchers, industry leaders, and energy policymakers from around the world to contribute their newest findings, innovations and demonstrations toward a sustainable energy future. ISEC 2026 will focus on the question: How can we achieve energy sovereignty within a time horizon dictated by climate change and defined by politics?...
WG1 WHITE PAPER PRESENTATION – Hydropower’s key role in flexibility and storage for a safe, clean and secure european power system – today and tomorrow
The European energy transition relies heavily on the rapid expansion of wind and solar generation. While essential for decarbonisation, these variable renewable sources introduce challenges to grid stability and security of supply. Flexibility and storage are becoming indispensable, and hydropower is uniquely positioned to deliver both. To explore these issues, ETIP HYDROPOWER Working Group 1 has developed a White...
Nordic and Baltic perspectives on achieving renewable heating and cooling – A roundtable
This insightful event, organized by the RHC-ETIP, focuses on Nordic and Baltic perspectives on achieving 100% renewable heating and cooling. As part of our regional roundtable series, the webinar will introduce the RHC-ETIP Platform to regional stakeholders and highlight useful tools for their work. Experts will present various viewpoints and strategies to overcome unique challenges...
RHC-ETIP Lithuanian National Roundtable
The Lithuanian National Roundtable is part of a series of regional and national roundtable events organised as part of the RHC-ETIP Platform. The aim of these events is to gather regional/national stakeholders and sector experts (e.g., geothermal, DHC, biomass, heat pumps, solar thermal) to discuss their vision on achieving 100% renewable heating and cooling in their respective regions/countries as well...
World Sustainable Energy Days 2026
Geopolitical instabilities, high energy prices and growing global competition make one thing clear: Europe must urgently increase its energy independence. Energy efficiency and renewable energy are the key assets in this transformation: They decrease energy imports, reduce energy prices and make Europe more resilient. The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) present policies, technologies and business...