At the eclareon policy department, we advise European institutions, governments, businesses and NGOs on the global deployment of renewable energy and climate technology solutions. eclareon’s team, which spans a wide range of EU Member States and beyond, offers a unique blend of international academic and professional experience. This diversity fosters a holistic approach to our projects.
With over 20 years of experience in the energy and environmental technology sectors, eclareon has established lasting industry relationships, underscoring our dedication to continuous growth and innovation.
We are currently looking for professionals with a passion for climate and energy policy to join our pool of experts. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving forward important research projects in these vital areas. Joining the pool does not entail any pre-set commitments. As we pursue and acquire projects, we will be in touch with you to explore whether you are the right fit for the task and discuss whether you wish to participate.
Application Guidelines:
Please send your detailed Europass CV to jb@eclareon.com. It is important that your CV includes comprehensive sections on your education and work experience. This level of detail is crucial to matching you with projects that reflect your expertise and interests.
Selected experts will be engaged in project-based work that matches their expertise, qualifications and interests, with remuneration commensurate with the scope and nature of the project.
We are excited to announce the release of an English educational film (with subtitles) showcasing 10 innovative solar technologies that promote the global energy transition. The film was produced as part of the SolarSchools project in collaboration with presented by danilo and is available on the project’s YouTube channel, “SolarSchools.”
The film explores and highlights modern solar technologies in detail, ranging from space-based solar power to flexible solar films. Individual YouTube videos for each of the 10 technologies are also available on the channel and can be found in the playlist titled “10 innovative solar technologies.”
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Solar Universities website, a further step forward in our commitment to advancing renewable energy education globally. As part of the ENABLING PV initiative, the Solar Universities project connects universities, academic institutions, and solar industry to foster cooperation and drive the energy transition.
The new website is primarily a resource for students, professors and industry professionals interested in renewable energy. It provides updated information on our educational programmes, including initiatives and courses focusing on solar energy, as well as insights into the joint university projects that we are currently supporting in Central Asia and the South Caucasus and plan to offer in other regions from 2025 onwards.
Visit the new website at https://solar-universities.org/ and help us shape the future of energy education. For example, solar industry companies are invited to contribute guest posts to the monthly online seminars for students from 17 partner universities and to present their company to the future energy transition experts.
On October 28, 2024, the first Solar School in Kyrgyzstan was officially inaugurated as part of the ENABLING PV project. The National School-Lyceum for Innovative Technologies, named after A. Moldokulov, was equipped with with a PV system and experimental kits to provide students with hands-on experience in solar technology.
A key element of the initiative was a training session for physics and German teachers, held on October 29. The session provided educators with tools and methods to integrate solar energy topics into their lessons, helping students better understand renewable energy concepts.
The opening of the Solar School is a significant step toward raising awareness of solar energy in the region and inspiring the younger generation to actively participate in the energy transition.
At the end of October, eclareon organised a study tour for 15 Indonesian decision-makers from business and administration on behalf of GIZ. The Indonesian delegation wants to expand its activities in the field of biomethane application and improve the regulatory framework for this in Indonesia. The aim of the trip was to promote knowledge transfer in this area and to establish contacts with German experts who can support the growth of the Indonesian biomethane sector.
As Indonesia is currently seeking a path to a sustainable and economically viable biomethane market, knowledge of the possible regulatory framework, the necessary certifications and the infrastructure required for this is of fundamental importance. To transfer knowledge on these topics, the week-long programme jointly developed by GIZ and eclareon offered a deep insight into the German biomethane sector. Visits to state-of-the-art bioenergy plants with gas grid injection, accompanied by expert discussions with German government representatives and market experts, highlighted innovative and at the same time viable approaches for biomethane production in Indonesia.
The most relevant findings from an Indonesian perspective about the German and European biomethane market, as well as recommendations for adapting these findings to the Indonesian context, were then compiled in a 30-page report by eclareon and the Berlin-based institute ideas into energy and sent to GIZ and the delegates to help them plan their follow-up activities.
Accelerating the deployment of renewable energy remains a high priority in the EU, but benefit sharing is essential to ensure a just transition that is broadly supported and allows the bloc to reach net zero in a politically palatable way. The political backlash from the proliferation of sustainable projects that do not benefit local people has proven to be a major obstacle to climate goals and a source of conflict between locals, project developers and states.
In light of the above, eclareon, in collaboration with Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, has launched a study on community engagement and benefit sharing in relation to renewable energy projects in mid-October 2024. The study develops an assessment framework measured through key performance indicators to evaluate the community engagement and benefit sharing policies and actions of renewable energy project developers and grid operators. We expect to complete in early-2025. As part of the project, eclareon’s experts will conduct research in selected EU Member States (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain) and simultaneously assess selected community engagement plans across the EU. Finally, the project will produce research-based recommendations to guide policy-makers, regulators and project developers thereby enabling a just transition.
The newly started project follows previous projects delivered with CAN Europe in 2023/2024.
On October 8, 2024, a specialist conference took place as part of the Energy Business Trip “Hydrogen from Solar and Wind Energy”, serving as an official side event of the World Power-to-X Summit in Marrakech. Supported by eclareon, the event brought together leading German and Moroccan stakeholders to present innovative technologies and strategies for advancing green hydrogen and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The focus of the conference was on presentations by German companies showcasing their innovative solutions for producing green hydrogen with renewable energy. Expert talks and discussions highlighted the potential, challenges, and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the Power-to-X sector. A special emphasis was placed on the “Morocco Offer“, which provides investment incentives and supports the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in Morocco.
Join the upcoming session on 17 September organized by Act!onHeat partners, where the focus will be on financing heating and cooling projects in European cities. Experts from the European Commission, academia, and other key organizations will explore various funding opportunities and schemes in this sector. The session will provide an overview of EU funding instruments, highlight the importance of the Covenant of Mayors, and share insights from the Act!onHeat project’s collaboration with cities.
The upcoming session organized by Act!onHeat partners will begin at 13:00 with a presentation titled From strategy to action by Ali Aydemir, Project Manager at Fraunhofer ISI. Following this, Luca Angelino, Project Adviser at the European Commission, will deliver the introductory remarks. Giulia Conforto, Senior Researcher at e-think, will lead a session on Learning how to finance your local project: A European perspective, providing valuable insights into European financing mechanisms. Next, Vlad Surdea-Hernea, Project Manager at eclareon, will present a case study on How to assess the viability of heat network projects, offering practical examples from real-world experiences.
All sessions will be followed by Q&A’s, so the participants are invited to discuss the topics further and share their insights. The event will conclude with final remarks, wrapping up the discussion and reflecting on the key takeaways.
On June 25, 2024, the Photon Gymnasium in Gyumri celebrated a significant achievement with its inauguration as a Solar School, underscoring its dedication to sustainable education and renewable energy integration into the classroom. This event highlighted the Gymnasium’s efforts to lead by example in promoting environmental stewardship and innovative learning.
The ceremony began with an address by the School Principal, Karine Petoyan, who welcomed a large audience of teachers, students and special guests. These guests included Erik Tintrup, Chargé d’Affaires and permanent representative of the German Embassy in Yerevan, Benjamin Speth, advisor for German as a foreign language at the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad (ZfA) in Armenia, and Christoph Urbschat, owner and managing director of ideas into energy gGmbH and eclareon GmbH.
During the inauguration, a solar installer presented the photovoltaic system, which was built for educational purposes, to the students and explained how it works. The actual celebration then took place in the auditorium, where the headmistress received a certificate and three experimental kits for physics lessons.
In future, solar energy will be a topic in German and physics classes at the school, with the aim of familiarising students in Gyumri with renewable energy technologies.
