“European fossil fuel dependence is the road to serfdom.” — Thomas Pellerin-Carlin
After the Russian energy shock in 2022, and with new geopolitical tensions affecting oil and gas markets, Europe is once again reminded of its structural vulnerability to fossil fuel price swings.
Yesterday, at Norrsken House Brussels, Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) hosted a discussion on how breakthrough cleantech solutions can help Europe deliver on energy security, strategic autonomy, and climate goals. These included:
- Next-generation geothermal
- Clean industrial heat technologies and thermal energy storage
- Grid-enhancing technologies
We were delighted to welcome:
• Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Member of the European Parliament
• Aleksandra Kordecka, Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné, European Commission
• Beatrice Coda, Head of Unit for Clean Energy Transitions, DG Research & Innovation, European Commission
A key message emerged from the discussion:
Europe’s energy security means accelerating cleantech innovation and deployment.
As the European Commission prepares the review of the Energy Union and Climate Action regulation, there is a clear opportunity to better coordinate EU and national investment, standardize reporting, and align funding instruments to accelerate the deployment of innovative renewable energy technologies beyond 2030.
Ensuring abundant, affordable, and home-grown clean energy will be essential for Europe’s prosperity.
The event also marked the move of our Brussels office, thank you to everyone who joined the discussion.
