The energy transition was at the heart of conversations at KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, where LUMENS consortium partner ERG took the opportunity to present the project to an international audience of energy professionals and policymakers. During the session, Francesco Peccianti (ERG) and Simone Paolacci (Engreen) introduced LUMENS, framing it against the broader context of Europe's energy challenges. In a complex geopolitical landscape, the continued dependence on fossil

On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, consortium member ELES, the Slovenian combined electricity transmission and distribution system operator, held its first LUMENS warm-up event. The online workshop was dedicated to relevant Slovenian stakeholders, such as the Slovenian Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy, local energy agency, Slovenian Photovoltaic Association, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, an energy trading and supply companies, producers and electricity market operator

Europe has set ambitious targets to reach net-zero emissions — but turning that ambition into reality requires more than political will. It requires large-scale renewable energy plants that are competitive, well-integrated, and built with the support of the communities they serve. That is precisely what LUMENS is designed to help achieve. Funded by the European Union, LUMENS brings together partners from seven countries to tackle the real-world barriers slowing down the deplo