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EKOenergy’s Orchid Award 2025 is for Ecohz – Congratulations!

An award for the best online presentation of EKOenergy EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour, and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take […]

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EKOenergy’s Oak Award 2025 is for 3Degrees

An award for our biggest seller – Congratulations, 3Degrees EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour, and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take

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EKOenergy’s Ivy Award 2025 is for 100Green

A prize for outstanding efforts in promoting EKOenergy-labelled energy EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour, and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take

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EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award 2025 is for Origo

A prize for the fastest grower EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour, and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take a moment to

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Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right — reliable, clean energy is essential to ensure it

Health care is a human right – Energy makes it possible 17 September is World Patient Safety Day, a global call for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety. Clean, reliable energy is a key to solving many of the growing challenges faced by humanity. One of

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Clean energy contributes to clean air – Also in remote, off-grid regions

7 September – International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, established by the UN, raises global awareness and encourages collective action against air pollution. At EKOenergy, our work to promote the use of sustainable renewable energy strongly supports these objectives. Advancing renewables not only benefits

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Exploring the many interactions between the energy transition and nature protection

Three trainees, three topics, three publications Between September 2024 and June 2025, EKOenergy hosted three trainees who focused on how the growth of wind and solar power creates both risks and opportunities for nature protection and restoration. Each trainee concentrated on a different aspect, offering complementary perspectives on the interaction between the energy transition and

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Six new solar energy projects funded with €308,583 – Thanks to EKOenergy consumers worldwide

As EKOenergy grows, so grows our positive impact We’ve just decided to support six new solar energy projects in Cameroon, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Togo. Led by local organisations, these new projects will improve access to clean energy and essential services for tens of thousands of people. As EKOenergy grows, so does our Climate Fund.

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Why light matters – Brightening lives through EKOenergy’s Climate Fund

Today, as the world celebrates the International Day of Light, we are reminded of light’s vital role in every part of life — and we shine a spotlight on the powerful change that solar lighting has brought to some of the most underresourced communities. Through our Climate Fund, we’ve helped illuminate homes, clinics, and schools.

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Scaling up impact: Microsoft supports new renewable energy projects in Malaysia, Malawi, and Nepal

Three more multi-annual projects with support from Microsoft Thanks to contributions from Microsoft via its renewable energy procurement, EKOenergy’s Climate Fund recently allocated €4.2 million to support three multi-year renewable energy projects in Malaysia, Malawi, and Nepal. These projects illustrate the scale of change that corporate energy choices can drive. Solar-powered mini-grids in Malaysia A

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Our support for Ukraine

We grant another €100,000 to support renewable energy in Ukraine Ukraine deserves all support. We have just decided to donate (another) €100,000 from our marketing and campaigning budget to organisations deploying renewable energy in Ukraine. Here is why: From this new grant, €50,000 goes to the charity RePower Ukraine, which will install a solar system

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Report: Solar and nature can go hand in hand

EKOenergy focuses on the interactions between renewable energy and biodiversity During the Electrifying in Harmony with Nature project, which we launched in September 2024, we explore research, gather best practices, and analyse findings on nature conservation and restoration in wind and solar farms. We actively bring this topic into discussions with energy companies and consumers,

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