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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
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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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 »
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 the living conditions of disadvantaged communities and contribute to achieving multiple Sustainable Development
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 »
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
Climate Fund – Call for projects – December 2024 Read More »
Climate change, biodiversity, and the solar revolution EKOenergy focuses on renewable energy and nature conservation. Our sustainability criteria consider the impact of renewable energy production on nature. Additionally, we gather information about the relationship between the deployment of renewable energy and nature conservation and restoration. We are in regular contact with energy companies and project
Deploying solar in harmony with nature Read More »
“The Circular economy refers to a production and consumption model where existing materials and products are used as much as possible by borrowing, renting, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling. This extends the lifespan of products,” states the European Parliament. The circular economy is a significant tool in combating climate change. However, it is not a
The Reuse Center Leads Towards a Circular Economy with the Power of EKOenergy Read More »
EKOenergy: Powering a sustainable future The UN’s Energy Compacts Annual Progress Report, published today during the ongoing UN General Assembly, highlights EKOenergy’s concrete contributions to realising the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 7, Affordable and Clean Energy for All. The Energy Compacts are a platform developed by UN-Energy to secure voluntary commitments that
EKOenergy’s results highlighted in UN Energy Compacts Progress Report Read More »
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
EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award 2024 goes to Väre Read More »
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
Ivy Award 2024 goes to Nordic Green Energy Sweden Read More »
