NESSIE Project EU

🌍 Two days of energy, collaboration, and momentum for the future! On April 2–3, the #NESSIE project partners gathered in Brussels for a focused partner meeting hosted by Flux50 at the Green Energy Park vzw. From wrapping up our research findings to diving into Work Package 2, the meeting was packed with insights and action. ✅ Finalised WP1 outputs ✅ Set a clear path for WP2 ✅ Strengthened recruitment strategies ✅ Explored ideas for “NESSIE 2.0” We also introduced new planning tools, aligned reporting processes, and shared inspiration across borders—proving once again that collaboration is key to building the workforce behind Europe’s energy transition. 💡 Thanks to all the dedicated teams from: IUT de Lorient - Pontivy Morbihan Énergies Samsø Energiakademi Gemeente Ameland Learning Hub Friesland Firda Ålborg Universitet Provincie Fryslân New Energy Coalition Onward to Samsø in September! 🚀 🔗 Read the full post on the NESSIE blog: https://lnkd.in/eurHSKCH #EnergyTransition #WorkforceDevelopment #InterregNorthSea #GreenSkills #VocationalTraining #SkillsForTheFuture #PartnerMeeting #Brussels

⚡ Spotlight on Belle-Île: A Lighthouse for Renewable Energy ⚡ During our first year of exploration, NESSIE partners Morbihan Énergies and IUT de Lorient - Pontivy visited Belle-Île-en-Mer to explore its solar innovations and potential as a training hub for future energy professionals. The island is home to an innovative solar installation that supplies 50% of its energy needs, featuring: ✅ Reconditioned battery storage (10 Renault ZOE batteries, 150 kWh) ✅ Smart metering & control systems for energy optimization ✅ EV charging infrastructure supporting clean mobility The visit explored using Belle-Île as a training hub for NESSIE’s Short Advanced Courses (SACs) in: 🔹 Solar PV system deployment 🔹 Energy storage & self-consumption 🔹 Technical & regulatory aspects 🚀 Next Steps: 2026 Partner Meeting Plans are in motion for a NESSIE site visit in 2026, potentially including a trip to Houat’s new solar park and networking with local energy employers. 🔗 Read the full blog post on the NESSIE website: https://lnkd.in/exN92awt #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #EnergyTransition #NESSIEProject #Sustainability #WorkforceDevelopment

🌍 Islands are leading the energy transition—but how do we overcome the challenges? At the Samsø Catalysation Workshop, hosted by NESSIE partner Samsø Energiakademi, experts tackled key barriers to decarbonization, from financing and grid instability to workforce development. A key takeaway? Local capacity-building is essential for long-term success. 💡 To accelerate island decarbonization, the workshop identified three core strategies: 🔹 Upgrading infrastructure – Strengthening grids and integrating storage solutions to support renewables. 🔹 Sustainable financing – Leveraging co-financing and EU funding to lower project costs. 🔹 Building local capacity – Training workers to install and maintain energy systems, ensuring communities can manage their own transition. This is where NESSIE plays a key role. By developing Short Advanced Courses (SACs), hands-on internships, and E-Campuses, NESSIE provides essential training for the future energy workforce, ensuring island communities gain the skills to implement and sustain renewable energy projects. 🔗 Read more about the workshop on the NESSIE blog: https://lnkd.in/eUdVbCWH Thanks to all the participants and organizers! Xynteo, ABB, Island Innovation, RDIUP, VisitSamsø, Estonian Islands Energy Agency / Saarte Energiaagentuur, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR), Samsø Kommune, Community Energy Scotland, VPP4ISLANDS, Δίκτυο ΔΑΦΝΗ / DAFNI Network, Pokret Otoka / Island Movement #EnergyTransition #IslandDecarbonization #WorkforceDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #InterregNorthSea

🌍 How can we inspire the next generation of energy leaders? On Monday, University of Groningen students from the Masters in Islands and Sustainability shared their research for NESSIE Project EU on how to recruit and engage young people—especially women—in the energy transition. With women making up just 22% of the EU27 energy workforce, there’s work to be done! The research was based off of interviews with Firda students, and focused on their experience both in deciding their study path in an energy-related field, and in their educational environment itself. Key takeaways: 🔹 Hands-on experience like internships is essential. 🔹 Mentorship and teacher influence shape career paths. 🔹 Clearer, relatable communication about ET opportunities is needed. 🔹 Women thrive in peer-led networks where they feel supported. By fostering practical learning, building supportive communities, and showcasing women in the field, we can empower the next generation to lead the energy transition. 🔗 Read the full blog post on the NESSIE website: https://lnkd.in/d-9jSvFS Thank you to Frank Hiddink from Learning Hub Friesland and Roeland P. Westra from Firda for helping foster this collaboration! #EnergyTransition #WorkforceDevelopment #Sustainability #WomenInEnergy #EducationInnovation

Training in action from #NESSIE partner Flux50 ✍ Green Energy Park vzw hosted a two part training day for #ETinstallers in Brussels, BE. The first part was a practical training on how to install residential battery units for the installer of the Dutch lighthouse location of #Ameland. The second portion took a wider view of energy management, and how integration of energy systems is essential to ensure flexible and reliable energy solutions for all. #energytransition #energytraining #batteryinstallation #upskillingworkers #energysystems

🌟 Energize Your Skills Event Spotlight! 🌟 On October 17th, NESSIE's Deborah Goeree presented at Flux50 's event, Energize Your Skills, in Brussels, showcasing strategies to build a skilled energy workforce. Highlights included VR solar training by Flux50, matchmaking apps for ET careers AMV Energy Learning Community, and a digital hub for small businesses and governments in the energy sector to access training and resources by the EDIH-EBE. Deborah shared NESSIE's approach to building the ET workforce: SACs, internships, and E-Campuses in North Sea communities, focusing on recruitment, training, and practical experience. To finish the day, attendees toured Flux50's battery labs. The event was a great a reminder of the synergy between technical and social innovation for energy transition success! 🔗 Read the full post on our website: https://lnkd.in/ePsbH-su #EnergyTransition #WorkforceDevelopment #Upskilling #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #NESSIE

🔨 On September 11th, Firda carpentry students visited Ameland to learn more about the island's ambitions regarding the energy transition. Roeland P. Westra from Firda led the trip, in collaboration with Gemeente Ameland. The visit consisted of group discussions, island tours, and education around the energy technologies being implemented on the island such as an underwater kite, hydrogen gas fuel cell, and heat pumps. The students even got the opportunity to practice their archery skills! 🏹 🔗 Read more about the visit on the NESSIE website: https://lnkd.in/eRXYYwTa

🤝 Event invitation for entrepreneurs in energy 🤝 🗓 October 17, 2024 ⏰ 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM CET 📍 Z1 Research Park 120, 1731 Zellik, BE We are thrilled to announce that NESSIE will be represented by Deborah Goeree (New Energy Coalition) at the upcoming Flux50 event: Energise Your Skills on October 17th in Brussels, BE! This training and networking opportunity is dedicated to powering up the workforce in the energy sector, and Deborah will be sharing insights on how NESSIE is shaping the future of energy transition by empowering installers through education and recruitment. 💼🔋 Through information sessions, workshops, hands-on training, and site visits, Energise Your Skills will give you the foundation to navigating the changing energy landscape. 🔗 Read more about the event and reserve your free spot! https://lnkd.in/ejNipkXr #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #WorkforceDevelopment #Education #NESSIE #Flux50 #FutureOfEnergy #CleanEnergyJobs

👨🎓 NESSIE welcomes University of Groningen students for research collaboration 👩🎓   On September 23, Learning Hub Friesland had the pleasure of hosting an international group of Master students from the faculty of Spatial Sciences of the University of Groningen. Earlier this year, the university reached out to Learning Hub for a real-world research project, and we were excited to propose an assignment connected to the NESSIE initiative. The students selected to explore NESSIE over the coming months as part of their Joint Multidisciplinary Research Project.   Their focus will be on student recruitment and student engagement, investigating how we can inspire prospective vocational school students and foster interest in energy transition careers. The students will also explore how the curriculum can be designed to meet the needs of aspiring energy transition technicians and engineers.   We’re looking forward to seeing their research unfold as they contribute valuable insights into shaping education for the energy transition sector through NESSIE. Good luck Ashley, Mazen, Mika, Clio and Kate!

🗓 Partner Webinar Invitation - 26th September - 13:00 CET 🗓 NESSIE partner Flux50 has organized an open webinar around the Clean Energy Transition Partnership, which brings together public and private stakeholders in the research and innovation ecosystems, from European and non-European countries and regions. In this webinar, key energy transition insights will be discussed, such as: 📌 System flexibility 📌 Carbon capture, utilization and storage 📌 Advanced renewable energy tech for power production 📌 Hydrogen heating and cooling technologies 📌 ...and many more! Learn more about the webinar, you can visit the website: https://lnkd.in/eZBCf_aZ Join the webinar at 13:00 CET on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/eF7Hs8kZ