Western Macedonia, the largest coal extraction area in Greece, is moving away from coal and investing in the energy transition. As part of this effort, CluBE has been facilitating collaborations to support hydrogen technology and energy efficiency to improve sustainability in the region.
SHAREs supported the creation of 386 energy communities across Europe by equipping citizens, municipalities, and local actors with tools, mentoring, and national gateways.
By partnering with Library Services across South East Ireland, the South East Energy Agency set up Community Energy Hubs that provide free and trustworthy resources about energy efficiency, empowering citizens across the region to reduce energy consumption and save on costs.
The Energy Agency of Southern Sweden uses a collaborative approach focusing on multilevel governance to assist municipalities and regions to improve energy planning.
Escan’s blockchain-based model for collective PV self-consumption is empowering Spanish energy communities, with digital tools, real-time data, and user rewards. The 2023 pilot cut 206 tons of CO₂ and will scale up in 2025 with 486 kWp installed.
Planned to open in 2026, the Artigas Biomethanisation Plant in the Basque Country is set to be a model for innovative renewable energy in Europe. By converting organic waste to biogas, the plant will create and distribute clean energy to homes, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and prevent methane emissions from landfill decomposition.