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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 […]
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
Clean energy contributes to clean air – Also in remote, off-grid regions Read More »
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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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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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.
Our new campaign urges companies to join the energy transition 2024 was the warmest year on record, with an average global surface temperature of 1.6°C, officially surpassing the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement. Countless environmental and humanitarian disasters — from the wildfires in Los Angeles to the flash floods in Somalia — prove
Now is the time to power up change! Read More »
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.
Why light matters – Brightening lives through EKOenergy’s Climate Fund Read More »
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
Myönnämme toiset 100 000 € uusiutuvan energian tukemiseen Ukrainassa. Ukraina ansaitsee kaiken tuen. Vuonna 2025 olemme päättäneet lahjoittaa 100 000 € markkinointi- ja kampanjabudjetistamme organisaatioille, jotka edistävät uusiutuvan energian käyttöönottoa Ukrainassa. Tässä syyt: Tästä uudesta lahjoituksesta 50 000 € menee RePower Ukraine-hyväntekeväisyysjärjestölle, joka asentaa aurinkosähköjärjestelmän sairaalaan, ja 50 000 € tukee #Renewables4Ukraine-kampanjan työtä, mahdollistamalla vähintään
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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,
Report: Solar and nature can go hand in hand Read More »
As in previous years, EKOenergy is a proud supporting association of the REC Market Meeting conference again. The REC Market Meeting 2025 will take place in Amsterdam on 8 and 9 April. The theme of this year’s meeting is Investing in Impact. The REC Market Meeting is the global expert meeting about renewable energy markets.
Welcome to the REC Market Meeting 2025 Read More »
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
Annual report 2024 – Another year of impactful achievements Read More »
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
Almost 10 million euros for renewable energy projects Read More »
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
Claudia and Francisco dove into research about nature protection on wind and solar farms Read More »
