Citizen Science – A Key Contribution to MEAs
A high-level panel, which included a keynote address for former UNEP Chief Scientist Professor Jacqueline McGlade, presented arguments for making citizen science a key component
Project AURORA confirmed as an EU Climate Pact Partner
Project AURORA – Tackling Climate Change We are delighted to confirm that project AURORA has officially been welcomed as an EU Climate Partner, joining over
First for Africa: International CitSci Africa Conference 2024
Delegates from UNEP, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, USA, Austria, Italy, Greece & the United Kingdom attended CitSci Africa Project AURORA attended the 1st
Café with Four Climate Pact Ambassadors on TICs for the Climate Challenge
The session was carried out as part of the AURORA Project, with the support of the European Climate Pact Ambassadors Network, the Spanish representation of
Ready, Steady, Go! On the way to join 500 students to the AURORA app challenge
The AURORA team in the demo at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid has begun the mass dissemination and use of the AURORA app among campus
Spanish National Observatory on Energy Communities created
Energía Común is born, the national observatory for energy communities driven by ECODES in collaboration with Redeia (Spanish National Grid Manager). It is the first observatory
Project AURORA hosts thermal photography contest at Aarhus University
Thermography is a common non-invasive method for fault detection in many areas, e.g. thermal bridges in buildings, degradation or mismatches in photovoltaic modules, etc. In
AURORA participated in Co-Design Actionable Green Ideas workshop
On 24th February, AURORA participated in the Co-Design Actionable Green Ideas workshop, which was organized by Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke and C-Cube. The workshop brought together young
Andelsbaserede solceller på tagene af Aarhus Universitet skal levere strøm til universitet
Universitetets Energifællesskab F.M.B.A (UEF) har indledt et samarbejde med Aarhus Universitet og FEAS Erhverv P/S, og har lanceret en crowdfunding-kampagne med formålet om at installere
AURORA demonstration in Aarhus Chosen as Case Study for EU Project
The Universitetes Energifællesskab F.M.B.A, which is set up as AURORA’s demonstration project in Aarhus, has been selected as a case study for the EU research
Crowdfunding in Aarhus extended to Jan 2024
As of the end of 2023, the crowdfunding for rooftop solar installation in Aarhus has reached 40% of the target. Since the start of the
Crowdfunding starts in Aarhus
Universitetets Energifællesskab F.M.B.A (UEF), the solar cooperative set up by AURORA team in Aarhus, announced on Wednesday the start of crowdfunding. Citizens in Aarhus, especially
CULATRA 2030 Project emerges as beacon of Energy and Environmental Innovation
On Culatra Island, located in the Algarve region of Portugal, an innovative project is underway that promises to revolutionize the energy and environmental landscape of
SEYN and Project AURORA host Masterclasses on Sustainable Energy
Within the framework of the #SomosEnergia project, an initiative led by the Sustainable Energy Youth Network (SEYN) in partnership with Project AURORA, educational masterclasses were
How to manage photovoltaic surpluses?
When it comes to designing a photovoltaic installation, the focus is on module efficiency, orientation, optimal tilt, and kWh/kWp generation potential… But do we really
Évora Hosts the XIX Iberian Congress and XV Ibero-American Congress on Solar Energy
The University of Évora, through its Renewable Energies Chair, and AEDES (Spanish Association of Solar Energy) are organizing the XIX Iberian Congress and XV Ibero-American
Solar Energy on Wheels
The SUN2CLARA project created a innovative solution to supply energy in rural areas, disconnected from the Grid. This project results from a partnership between the
Évora’s Heritage Meets Innovation: University Pioneers Renewable Energy Community Amid UNESCO Challenges
Évora, situated within ancient walls, stands as a historic city in Portugal, showcasing a captivating fusion of architectural wonders. Among its treasures are well-preserved Roman
AURORA Forest of Dean hosts energy advice events at local community centre
AURORA Forest of Dean and Forest Community Energy (FCE) volunteers held two “Energy Café” style events at a local community centre – the Sling &
Thermal imaging loan service – getting ready for launch
The Forest of Dean AURORA pilot have purchased two thermal imaging cameras that will be loaned out to the Energy Community developing in the Forest
Local community centre hosts thermal imaging demonstration event in Forest of Dean
Supported by the AURORA project, Forest Community Energy volunteers are developing a thermal imaging engagement project centred around a local community centre – the Sling
Forest Community Energy public engagement event – a great success!
In September 2023, at Lydney Community Centre, Forest Community Energy (FCE) held a public event of workshops and talks about community energy, supported by the
Energy community ‘Forest Energy Community Initiative’ established
In the Forest of Dean, we have established the ‘Forest Energy Community Initiative’ a network and community of people who want to reduce carbon and
Solar PV energy to power leisure centre and school in Lydney
Last year the Forest of Dean District Council and a leisure centre and school in the town of Lydney signed a green Memorandum of Understanding,
SLO-PV 2024
Interested in sustainable and environmentally friendly solar electricity generation? Do you want to learn about the latest trends in photovoltaic research and the development of
Fourth draw
Yesterday, 11 March 2024, we held the fourth draw for AURORA mobile app users. The March winner is student Bojana Bogičević. Congratulations! This article is
Lecture on Photovoltaics and Solar Power Plants
On Monday, 27 May 2024, AURORA Ambassador Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marko Jošt will give a lecture on Photovoltaics and Solar Power Plants. In the academic
Approach to Incremental Comprehensive Building Renovation
On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, as a side event at the 62nd Dom Fair, a lecture on the Approach to Incremental Comprehensive Building Renovation will
Thermography workshop
On Tuesday, February 27th, at 9 am, we commenced with a thermographic workshop. The air temperature in Ljubljana was 5°C, so all inhabited structures were
Green Transition and Environmental Literacy in the Food System training program
Within the framework of the NOO ULTRA project, ULTRA@AGRIFOOD, a pilot program for lifelong learning and microcredentials will be conducted at the Biotechnical Faculty of
Volunteer Students support AURORA Project in Madrid
Last February, the UPM team called for volunteers among first year students from the subject Ethical Aspects of Engineering. On March 30th, we held a
€140,000 Pledged for Community Energy Scheme in Madrid
Since the launch of the community energy scheme for the UPM South Campus in September 2022, 270 expressions of interest have been collected from members
UPM First Edition of Arduino workshops: Build your own energy meter
On the 18th and 20th of April, the Polytechnic University of Madrid held its inaugural workshop for practical activities linked to its citizen science hub.
The Madrid Student Energy Community and the Climate Crisis
UPM team reached 400 students from the first course of the Telecommunication School and the IT School with the talk “Climate Crisis and Energy Transition”.
Lanzamos el Laboratorio Ciudadano!
The citizen science hub is an initiative of the UPM South Campus Energy Community where all friends of this community will have the opportunity to
Empoderar a los ciudadanos para hacer frente a la crisis climática
La Universidad Politécnica de Madrid se convierte en uno de los cinco demostradores europeos para transformar el sistema energético, junto con Inglaterra, Portugal, Eslovenia y España // Lanzamiento de un proyecto internacional para empoderar a los ciudadanos de Europa para que se apropien del debate sobre el cambio climático y reduzcan su huella de carbono.