· The Horizon Europe project concludes its presence at the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2026 with new strategic connections to advance Renewable Energy Communities.
· SOCIAREM showcased its digital and social tools for citizen‑driven energy transition at Stand 15, Charlemagne Building, Brussels.
Brussels, 12 June 2026. Following the close of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026, SOCIAREM wraps up a successful participation in the Energy Fair, marked by new partnerships, high‑level exchanges and strengthened collaboration opportunities to accelerate citizen engagement in the clean energy transition.
Throughout the event, SOCIAREM presented its suite of solutions for energy planning, peer‑to‑peer energy exchange, smart grid integration, real‑time optimisation, storage and e‑mobility integration, and citizen participation. The stand, hosted by Adriana García, EU Communication Assistant, and Camila Delmar, EU Project Assistant at Finnova Foundation, attracted policymakers, researchers, energy companies, municipalities and EU‑funded initiatives from across Europe.
Key exchanges to reinforce the social dimension of the energy transition
During EUSEW, SOCIAREM engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives interested in digital tools supporting Renewable Energy Communities, Horizon Europe and LIFE projects working on complementary technologies, and Mediterranean energy actors aligned with the project’s Euro‑Mediterranean scope.
These exchanges reinforced the importance of integrating social considerations into the energy transition and highlighted the growing interest in approaches that combine technological innovation with citizen participation. They also enabled the identification of potential synergies with other EU-funded initiatives and stakeholders working on energy communities, social inclusion, and sustainable development, contributing to the broader objective of ensuring a fair and just transition for all.
Advancing towards a more inclusive and participatory energy future
EUSEW 2026 provided SOCIAREM with a platform to validate its citizen‑centred approach, present its technological progress, and expand its network of potential partners. With demonstration sites in Switzerland, Portugal, Italy and Cyprus, the project continues to develop solutions that make Renewable Energy Communities more accessible, efficient and socially inclusive.
About SOCIAREM
SOCIAREM (Solar Open Community Instruments for All Residents in Europe and the Mediterranean region) is a Horizon Europe project developing technological and social tools to accelerate solar energy uptake and support the creation and operation of Renewable Energy Communities. The project aims to foster more democratic, resilient, and citizen‑driven energy systems across Europe and the Mediterranean region.