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As the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025 kicks off, we are excited to announce the winners of this year’s prestigious EUSEW Awards. Selected by a high-level jury and decided by public votes, these inspiring winners show how Europe is leading the clean energy transition.

AQUABATTERY, a company leading a pilot to commercialise the world’s most sustainable, affordable and scalable long duration energy storage solution based on saltwater, has won the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Award in the innovation category.

The Community Energy for Social Housing initiative in Otterbeek, Mechelen, which works with the local community to provide renewable energy access to vulnerable tenants, has won the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Award in the Local Energy Action category.

Greek academic Dr. Stella Tsani has won the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Award in the Woman in Energy category, rewarding her efforts to bridge research and action around energy and the environment, while investing heavily in the next generation of energy professionals, especially young women.

Three outstanding individuals and projects have won the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards for their innovation and achievements in the field of energy efficiency and renewables.

By Delia Villagrasa and Beatriz Yordi - how the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) raises funds for Member States to invest in modernising their energy systems, offering a lifeline to millions of European citizens struggling to pay their energy bills.

By Alexandra Garatzogianni – why energy sovereignty is vital for strengthening Europe’s resilience, advancing innovation, and securing strategic leadership in a geopolitically volatile world.

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025 is fast approaching, taking place from 10 to 12 June in a hybrid format. Whether you are attending in Brussels or online, EUSEW offers a powerful platform to connect, learn and engage.

By Ulrich Adam – why electrification is key to tackling Europe’s competitiveness crisis, driving decarbonisation, and securing a strong industrial future under the Clean Industrial Deal.