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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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Ecohz’s experts use EKOenergy!

Ecohz’s staff uses EKOenergy-labelled electricity Ecohz is a globally active renewable expert, helping consumers around the world implement net-zero strategies by tailoring sustainability solutions. We are very proud that the experts of Ecohz were amongst the first to value EKOenergy’s work, by becoming an authorised EKOenergy seller soon after the launch of our label in

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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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Annual report 2024 – Another year of impactful achievements

Promotion of renewable energy and respect for nature are cornerstones of our label. Other key elements include our efforts to extend the benefits of the energy transition to all, science-based action, and the involvement of as many people as possible. These different aspects are not nice add-ons but, in many ways, essential to speed up

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Almost 10 million euros for renewable energy projects

Funding of renewable energy projects in disadvantaged communities, thanks to EKOenergy users worldwide For every megawatt-hour of EKOenergy, a minimum of €0.10 is allocated to our Climate Fund and used to support carefully selected high-impact renewable energy projects in low- and middle-income countries. All funded projects illustrate how renewable energy, particularly solar energy, can enhance

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Claudia and Francisco dove into research about nature protection on wind and solar farms

Trainees at EKOenergy’s Secretariat – Project: Nature on wind and solar farms This interview brings together two participants of EKOenergy’s traineeship programme. Over three months, Francisco and Claudia dove into research on biodiversity on wind and solar farms around the world. At the end of their programme, we caught up to discuss their findings and

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Climate Fund – Call for projects – December 2024

Open Call for Proposals: Small Grants 19 December 2024 – 14 February 2025 This application round is closed, and we are no longer accepting new applications. We are currently in the evaluation phase. If you haven’t heard an update regarding your applicant status by mid-May, please contact the email addresses below. Background All EKOenergy-ecolabel consumers

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