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Background – Funding for solar and wind energy projects in developing countries In order to bring additionality to consumers’ choice of renewable energy and help realise Sustainable Development Goal 7 (affordable, clean energy for all), the EKOenergy ecolabel raises funds for new renewable electricity projects in developing countries and regions. For each MWh of sold
2022’s first call for EKOenergy Climate Fund projects Read More »
EKOenergy provided a financing of 21,984.94 € for the revitalisation and restoration of the Schnegaer Mühlenbach, a small stream in eastern Lower Saxony, Germany.
We financed another river restoration project in Germany Read More »
The municipality of Espartinas, Ayuntamiento de Espartinas in Seville, Spain uses EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity! The solar energy they use comes from their on-site solar panels, installed by licensed EKOenergy seller Quantica Renovables. Thanks for using the EKOenergy name and logo in your communications! To learn more, check out our user stories to see interviews with EKOenergy
Spanish municipality Espartinas uses EKOenergy from their on-site installation Read More »
Canned food producer Tecopesca is the first EKOenergy user in Ecuador. A first in many aspects: Tecopesca uses EKOenergy-labelled electricity from their on-site solar panels, installed by our first licensed EKOenergy seller in the country, Delta Global SA Ecuador. “Our values determine the actions that demonstrate the company’s firm decision to adhere to the Sustainable Development
Canned food producer Tecopesca uses EKOenergy in Ecuador Read More »
Bezzi Mirko farm, Azienda Agricola Bezzi Mirko uses 100% renewable electricity with the EKOenergy ecolabel! Their electricity comes from the agricultural energy community launched by the licensed EKOenergy seller ForGreen Spa SB. Via the cooperative, farmers with their own energy production (mainly on-site solar) can sell their surplus energy to other farmers in the same area,
Bezzi Mirko farm & Melovita products in Italy use EKOenergy-labelled solar energy Read More »
100% renewable electricity with extra criteria to guarantee sustainability and additionality The Iliad Group is a fast-growing European provider of telecommunication services, with main activities in France, Italy and Poland. Their operations as a mobile phone service provider include prepaid sim cards, internet access and hosting services. Last year, the Iliad Group decided to switch
Iliad Group: Now powered with 100% EKOenergy-labelled electricity Read More »
Vote for Merve Güngör from EKOenergy with just 2 clicks Merve Güngör, who has been working at EKOenergy’s Secretariat since 2016, is one of three finalists shortlisted for the EU Sustainable Energy Awards 2021 in the Young Energy Trailblazer category. The award recognises outstanding activities carried out by young people (under 35) which advance the
Young Energy Trailblazer Award – Vote now for EKO-Merve Read More »
Our recent publication, EKOenergy ecolabel: 1 tool to cover 5 dimensions of leadership in the transition to 100% renewable energy explores how choosing EKOenergy-labelled energy contributes to the five dimensions of leadership as identified in the paper Business leadership in the transition to renewable electricity, published in 2020 by the RE100, the Climate Group and
EKOenergy ecolabel: 1 tool to cover 5 dimensions of leadership Read More »
Fundraising for new renewable energy projects EKOenergy promotes sustainable renewable energy in many ways. One of the ways we do this is via our Climate Fund, through which we collect funds to finance renewable energy projects to fight energy poverty and contribute to multiple Sustainable Development Goals. For each EKOenergy-labelled MWh sold, the EKOenergy licensees
Six new solar energy projects financed by EKOenergy Read More »
Education for sustainable development – interview with Dr. Gilda Alcívar García, rector of ECOTEC University EKOenergy is an ecolabel for renewable energy consumption. Companies and individuals are not the only ones that can use EKOenergy-labelled energy and benefit from its additional advantages. The ecolabel is also available to colleges and universities, for example. By choosing
ECOTEC University uses EKOenergy-labelled energy from its on-site installation Read More »
Italian paper and mould manufacturer Favini is a world leader in the design and production of release paper used in various sectors, including fashion and technical-sportswear. One of their most innovative and renowned products is packaging, made from the waste of natural raw materials such as algae, fruit, nuts and leather. We interviewed Barbara del Sasso,
Favini uses EKOenergy-labelled electricity for its sustainable paper production lines Read More »
In 2020, EKOenergy’s Climate Fund granted 15,000€ to the Malinese NGO ASIC for the installation of solar PV panels on two health centers and 15,000€ to the NGO OMAFES for the installation of solar lighting for five schools and five health centers. Both these grants to support solar energy in Mali are part of our
Solar energy for schools and health centres in Mali Read More »
Valleri farm is powered by EKOenergy-labelled electricity! Valleri farm, Azienda Agricola Valleri, is specialized in the production, processing and packaging of aromatic herbs and vegetables. Their electricity comes from the agricultural energy community launched by the licensed EKOenergy seller ForGreen Spa SB, in cooperation with Coldiretti Veneto. Via the cooperative, farmers with their own energy production (mainly on-site
Valleri farm in Italy and their e-bike charging port are powered by EKOenergy Read More »
The EKOenergy ecolabel is a tool to facilitate active communication regarding energy consumers’ commitment to renewable energy, both to their clients and to the sector. As a nonprofit, nature conservation initiative, we are happy to guide consumers to the most sustainable and impactful energy products. We regularly set up communication campaigns to promote the use
EKOenergy’s communication campaign for the cosmetics sector: EKObeauty Read More »
