Meeting with representatives of the “Green Energy Center” in Sierakowice
We are proud that the municipality of Sierakowice, which has been involved in the BALTICBEAT project from the very beginning, has already registered an energy community called “Green Energy Center” and is planning further steps to launch energy production by the cooperative. On Friday, December 5, 2025, representatives of our project hosted the management board […]
Pomeranian Eco Forum 2025
The 2025 edition of the Pomeranian Eco Forum (18–19 November) is now behind us. For nearly a decade, the Forum has served as the region’s largest platform for ecological debate, shaping development pathways and setting new trends in environmental protection. As in previous years, the Forum brought together representatives of national and local government, business, […]
EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025 “Securing the Future: Stronger Together – Building Stability in Times of Uncertainty”
On October 29-30, 2025, representatives of the BALTICBEAT project took part in the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025 “Securing the Future: Stronger Together – Building Stability in Times of Uncertainty” in Sopot. This year’s Forum focused mainly on issues related to building joint resilience to geopolitical, economic, and social threats by the countries of the Baltic Sea […]
Interview: The Challenges and Opportunities for Energy Communities in Poland
Interview with Janusz Buda, President of the Meander energy cooperative in Krzyżanowice and entrepreneur. 1. What are the key first steps in setting up an energy cooperative? Which one is the most difficult, and why? https://youtu.be/KO18HugMewo?si=2wPTPbC4Wlvepn8w 2. What are the most important benefits of an an energy cooperative? https://youtu.be/nvtLt53XcF8?si=xShnTDvbmYpuLhJb 3. What poses the most serious […]
Study tour to Denmark
From 17–18 September 2025, the BALTICBEAT partners and stakeholders gathered in Denmark for an international study tour to explore how energy communities are shaping the green transition today. The program combined site visits, inspiring examples of citizen-driven initiatives, and strategic discussions among project partners. Day 1 – Citizen-driven energy communities The study tour began […]
Interreg South Baltic Annual Event 2025: Celebrating Cooperation and Innovation in Bornholm
The Interreg South Baltic Programme’s Annual Event 2025 was held in Rønne, Bornholm, bringing together over 100 participants at the Green Solution House hotel. Over two inspiring days, representatives of public authorities, research institutions, NGOs, and business partners celebrated cross-border cooperation, presented innovative solutions, and explored new opportunities for the region’s sustainable future. Among the […]
Workshop: “Energy Transition – Communities, Business, and the Metropolis in Action”
As part of the BALTICBEAT project, we’re supporting local communities in driving the energy transition! 💪💚 On June 16th in Gdańsk, we were co-organizing the workshop:“Energy Transition – Communities, Business, and the Metropolis in Action” We explored how municipalities, citizens, and businesses can work together to shape a more sustainable energy future through citizen energy […]
The role of municipalities in developing energy cooperatives
Municipalities – although often underestimated – are one of the most important players in Poland’s energy transition. They are the ones who manage the local space, infrastructure and have direct contact with the inhabitants. As a result, they can play a key role in the development of energy cooperatives and other forms of local civic […]
BALTICBEAT representatives participating in the 3rd Congress of Energy Communities
🎉 BALTICBEAT at the 3rd Energy Communities Congress – advancing local energy resilience together! ⚡🌱 On June 9–10, 2025, the BALTICBEAT project team had the privilege to participate in the 3rd Energy Communities Congress in Białka Tatrzańska – the leading Polish event dedicated to the development of citizen energy and local government collaboration. Our team […]
Energy cluster, OSE and cooperative – what are the differences? (Poland)
In the world of renewable energy, there is more and more talk about new forms of cooperation: energy clusters, energy cooperatives and citizens’ energy communities (OSEs). Each is a different route to local independence, sustainability and integration of residents. But what are the differences? And which form to choose? Energy cooperative – neighbourhood cooperation for […]