We are proud to announce that Klimaan, one of the pilot partners in the U2Demo project, has been nominated for the European Sustainable Energy Awards 2025 (EUSEW) in the category “Local Energy Action.”
In the Otterbeek neighbourhood in Mechelen (Belgium), Klimaan is pioneering a powerful example of citizen-led energy transition. Through the installation of solar panels on social housing units, the project gives vulnerable families access to affordable, renewable electricity. It also promotes local energy sharing and community engagement—key principles at the heart of both Klimaan’s mission and the U2Demo project.
As a U2Demo pilot site, Otterbeek showcases how cities and communities can implement inclusive, scalable and smart energy solutions in real life. Klimaan’s nomination reflects the growing recognition of cooperative, citizen-driven models in shaping Europe’s sustainable future.
The awards will be presented during the European Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels on June 10th. You can support Klimaan’s inspiring work by voting before 1 June 2025.
https://interactive.eusew.eu/awards/local-energy-action/otterbeek
We warmly congratulate Klimaan on this well-deserved recognition!