
Join the CSGP/AURORA working group to scale Up Citizen Science for Climate Action
Citizen science holds enormous potential in mitigating climate change. The CSGP and AURORA invite committed individuals and practitioners to join a dynamic Working Group aimed

Seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7)
Seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) Nairobi Kenya8-12 December 2025 Project AURORA will join the Citizen Science Global Partnership (CSGP) delegation to

AURORA workshop highlights the education sector to pioneer energy communities
Delegates to the AURORA workshop in Higher Education, Schools and Energy Communities heard how the education sector can pioneer the energy transition through energy communities.

AURORA as a Green Deal Project success story
We are proud to announce that the AURORA Project has been featured as a success story on the European Commission’s website. This story highlights the

AURORA features in the Forest of Dean Spring Newsletter
The AURORA project is featured in the Forest of Dean Spring Newsletter, highlighting local success and plans for the Energy Community to continue beyond the

CIRCLE-U, European University Alliance
CIRCLE U and its 9 supporting Universities are hosting a Climate Day on 5th June 2025. Circle U. is a research-intensive and interdisciplinary alliance working

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

AURORA project highlighted at MatchPoint conference in Aarhus
On 15-16 May 2025, the MatchPoint conference took place at Aarhus University, centering on the theme “Beyond Climate Neutrality: How We Get the Planet On

PhD defence showcases research from AURORA project
On 25th April 2025, AURORA team member Parisa Rahdan successfully defended her PhD thesis. During her PhD study at Aarhus University, Parisa explored fundamental questions

AURORA and UEF joined Climate Cafe
AURORA team member Zhe Zhang joined Climate Cafe, organized by the Climate Justice Group by Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke. The Climate Cafe was hosted on 3rd April

AURORA hosts visit to community solar installation in Aarhus
AURORA team in Aarhus welcomed a visit from a group of staff and students from Aarhus University on 27th March. 5 people joined this rooftop

Second solar cell workshop in Aarhus
Project AURORA team in Aarhus partnered with the educators at the Mechanical and Production Engineering Department at Aarhus University, hosting a hands-on workshop to solder

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 two 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.

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

Community Solar Installed at The Speech House Hotel
The Forest of Dean has its first Big Solar Co-op community solar installation completed, generating clean, renewable energy at The Speech House Hotel. The installation

Forest Community Energy: The Way Forward
Since 2021, AURORA has supported Forest Community Energy (FCE) to get out into the community and deliver meaningful events, workshops, and training, as well as

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

Award-winning photos from the FotOVE photo competition (cycle B)
The deadline for submitting photographs for Cycle B of the FotOVE photo competition, focusing on the theme of renewable energy sources (RES / OVE) and

We have received a Special Recognition Award
On 14 and 15 April 2025, the 27th Energy Days took place in Portorož, on the Slovenian coast. This well-established event is organised by the

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

Madrid Demonstrator Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Transform Palomeras Cultural Center School
On December 11th, the Madrid demonstrator launched a collaborative funding campaign to support the energy transformation of the Palomeras Cultural Center School. This ambitious €150,000

Madrid Hosts Event on Citizen Governance and Local Climate Action
On December 5, 2024, Madrid hosted the event “Citizen Governance and Local Climate Action from the Perspective of the European Climate Pact Ambassadors: Challenges and Reflections,” organized

Best Bachelor Thesis with Environmental Impact: A contest at the UPM promoted by AURORA to encourage students to develop works towards the climate action
The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) has once again celebrated the awards for the best Bachelor and Master theses that contribute to advancements in areas

AURORA and the National Meeting of Climate Pact Ambassadors
The European Climate Pact Ambassadors program, part of the European Green Deal, engages individuals and organizations in local and community-driven climate action. Ambassadors act as leaders and