Education for Climate Community Café – How do you become an Energy Community?
On 10 September, the Education for Climate Coalition will host the monthly café, situated around a theme of ‘energy communities’. Trine, Community Manager, will welcome
AURORA – Working with the EU Education for Climate Group
The AURORA PROJECT is an active member of the Education for Climate Group set up and managed by the European Union. The Education for Climate
Honorary Mention for AURORA Project at EU Citizen Science Prizes 2025
The Research Executive Agency (REA) announced an AURORA Honorary Mention during a Cluster event focused on “Advancing Public Engagement and Citizen Science in the ERA”. This
3rd High level United Nations Expert Group on Global Environmental Data Strategy
Photos KGC Copyright European Space Agency Frascati Italy. AURORA Partner Martin Brocklehurst and current Chair of the Citizen Science Global Partnership (CSGP) was honoured last
AURORA Guide for Citizen Workshops on Energy
Do you want to build a solar cooker, charge your phone whilst on your bicycle, or perhaps make a solar panel – well now you
Project AURORA Partners to Attend UNEA7
AURORA Project co-ordinator Ana Belen Cristobal Lopez and Martin Brocklehurst lead coordinator for the projects coordination, dissemination and exploitation strategy are set to attend UNEA7
New information screen showcasing Aarhus installation
A new information screen has been installed in the canteen area at Nobelparken at Aarhus University, giving students, staff, and visitors a closer look at
Project AURORA showcased at Citizen Science workshop
At DOKK1, Citizen Science Denmark and Aarhus University gathered researchers, organizations, and citizens for the workshop “Sådan starter du op med Citizen Science (How to
Monitoring system is launched in Aarhus
The AURORA project has launched a monitoring system at the Aarhus demonstration of crowdfunded solar photovoltaic installation. The system records key environmental data—irradiance and air
Researchers at Aarhus University learn about the AURORA project over breakfast
PhD fellows and postdoc researchers at the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering at Aarhus University gathered over breakfast to learn about the AURORA project.
New publication shares lessons learnt from AURORA demonstration in Aarhus
A new study published in Progress in Photovoltaics (DOI: 10.1002/pip.70009) details the creation of a unique rooftop solar energy community at Aarhus University under the
AURORA hosts second visit to the rooftop solar installations in Aarhus
On 15 May, we hosted the second visit to the crowdfunded rooftop solar photovoltaic installations in Aarhus. The visit was open to members of Universitetets
Thermography Contest: Meet the Winners and Participants
Between May 1st and 31st, 2025, the Thermography Contest took place at the Évora demonstrator of the Aurora project. The initiative had 20 participants, of
Concurso de Termofotografia em Évora
Está a decorrer, até ao final do mês de maio, o Concurso de Termofotografia promovido pela Universidade de Évora no âmbito do projeto europeu AURORA.
Practical Workshops on thermography and energy efficiency
The Évora team of the AURORA project, in collaboration with the EU GREEN ALLIANCE, successfully conducted three thermography workshops. The sessions, which took place on
Évora Renewable Energy Community
Through innovative approaches, the AURORA project in Évora continues to overcome challenges and drive the integration of renewable energy in a historically protected city. By
Thermography Workshop at the University of Évora
The Évora team of the AURORA project and the EU GREEN ALLIANCE are organizing a series of workshops dedicated to Renewable Energies and Citizen Science.
Forest Community Energy support a local community hub get solar
Forest Community Energy, in collaboration with Gloucestershire Community Energy Co-op Ltd. (GCEC) and Gwent Energy CIC have supported the Sling Community Hub to get solar
Forest Community Energy chair attends the Octopus Energy Tech Summit
Helen Jeffrey, Forest Community Energy chair and AURORA Ambassador, tells us about Octopus Energy’s annual Energy Tech Summit she attended in London. This was a
Thermal imaging loan service rolled out in the Forest of Dean!
Following the success of our Sling & District Recreation Club thermal imaging pilot, we’ve collaborated with Forest of Dean District Council (FoDDC)’s Retrofit Engagement Officer,
Supporting our energy community to self-organise – what have we learnt?
As we enter into the last year of the AURORA programme, it is important that we support our energy community Forest Community Energy build a
Forest Community Energy – where are we now?
Since December 2024, the AURORA Forest of Dean team with the support of facilitators at Holding the Space have been on a journey to help
Students explore the impact of apps on behaviour change
UK demo-site partner CSE hosted a workshop centred around the use of apps to shift attitudes and drive behaviour change towards less carbon-intensive lifestyles at
What did we learn along the way to setting up our energy communities?
A comprehensive reflection on the objectives and achievements of the AURORA initiative from the viewpoint of engaged university students. Just a year ago, the Faculty
11th Slovenian Photovoltaic Conference SLO-PV 2025: Solar Energy as a Cornerstone of Sustainable Development
The 11th Slovenian Photovoltaic Conference concluded yesterday at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana (UL FE). The event provided participants with insights into
The AURORA Solar Power Plant Officially Launched at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Yesterday, the 11th Slovenian Photovoltaic Conference took place at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana – the leading national professional event in the
The Student Energy Club (ŠEK) is inviting proposals for professional excursions to be organised during the 2025/26 academic year.
At the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, we are pleased to announce the launch of a series of professional excursions focusing on renewable
ŠEK excursion to the east of Slovenia
BISOL & Gorenje/Hisense On Friday, 23 May 2025, the Student Energy Club (ŠEK), in collaboration with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of
ŠEK excursion to the west of Slovenia
Kolektor Idrija & Avče pumped storage hydroelectric power plant On Monday, 19 May 2025, the Student Energy Club (ŠEK), in collaboration with the Faculty of
📣 AURORA Research on Solar Energy Communities Among Most-Read Papers in 2023
Madrid, June 2025 — The article “Igniting University Communities: Building Strategies that Empower an Energy Transition through Solar Energy Communities”, authored by Ana Belén Cristóbal and published
🗣️ UPM to Present Plenary on Citizen Participation in Renewable Energy at Europe’s Premier PV Conference
At the upcoming 42nd edition of the EU PVSEC, Europe’s premier conference on photovoltaic (PV) solar energy, the Instituto de Energía Solar at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Our Dream Comes True: Madrid Solar Installation Unites 163 People and Kicks Off This July
Madrid, June 2025 — The AURORA Citizen Lab at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid’s Campus Sur is turning dreams into reality. After months of community collaboration and preparation, the
🏅 AURORA Project Awarded Special Mention at the 2025 EnerAgen Awards
Seville, June 12, 2025 — The AURORA initiative, led by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) through its Campus Sur Citizen Lab, has received a special mention (accésit) in the Education, Awareness and
New Edition of the Thermal Photography Contest at UPM
This year, 20 participants took part in the thermal photography contest at UPM. Three winners were selected, but the contributions, ideas, and photographs submitted by
Aurora interviews Mr. Diaz, a long-time user of the AURORA ENERGY TRACKER app in Spain.
As an energy sector professional, he knows the challenges we are facing. He has been utilizing the app since its inception, and he shares with
