Community Programmes

Connecting People to Clean Energy

Community Programmes connect people, public authorities, and industry leaders to accelerate the clean energy transition. We go beyond technical audiences, building awareness, developing critical skills, and fostering collaboration. By promoting education, increasing STEM appeal for youth, and encouraging public acceptance, we help communities embrace clean energy solutions, ensuring widespread adoption and long-term impact.

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Objectives of Community Programmes

Supporting EU Policy

Contributing to the NZIA and Clean Industrial Deal to drive sustainable industry growth.

Building Awareness

Inspiring public interest and understanding of clean energy opportunities.

Developing Scalable Programmes

Partnering with public authorities to create high-impact community initiatives.

Strengthening Europe’s Talent Pool

Equipping the workforce with portable, future-ready skills to support global clean energy goals.

What community programmes are about

Net Zero Industry Academies

We have developed a proven blueprint for Net Zero Industry Academies in solar and battery sectors. These academies are built and operated under the mandate of the European Commission to drive sector-wide transformation by equipping organisations with essential skills, knowledge, and industry networks. Our established framework continues to expand its reach, ensuring organisations stay ahead in the transition to a cleaner future.

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Interactive Initiatives

We can inspire the next generation by engaging youth and local communities through innovative educational tools, including Minecraft-based learning games and interactive social workshops. These creative, hands-on experiences make clean energy education accessible and exciting, sparking genuine enthusiasm for sustainability. Our engaging initiatives empower communities to embrace the clean energy transition through impactful, participatory learning.

Green Energy City

We believe that embedding a net zero mindset from the early years is essential. This goes beyond simply cultivating knowledge; it’s about nurturing the next generation of sustainability leaders and providing them with exceptional learning opportunities.

Green Energy City represents a collaborative effort between gaming specialists BlockWorks, energy experts from InnoEnergy Skills Institute, and educational consultants i2e. This high-quality Minecraft learning resource is designed to introduce millions of young learners to crucial sustainable technologies, including solar power and battery storage, through engaging, interactive, and deeply informative experiences.

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European Battery Academy

The European Battery Alliance Academy (EBA Academy), run by InnoEnergy Skills Institute, plays a crucial role in strengthening Europe’s battery industry. Our mission is to equip the workforce with essential skills, support training adaptation to technological innovations, and enhance competitiveness. Through local training across EU Member States, we foster regional development and connect academia, industry, and policymakers, building a cleaner future for Europe’s battery value chain.

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European Solar Academy

The European Solar Academy is dedicated to reshaping the EU’s solar industry workforce. We focus on revolutionising professional development throughout the solar PV value chain, providing SMEs and industry professionals with the critical expertise required to address market needs. Through strengthening workforce capabilities, we go beyond adaptation to spearhead the transition towards a cleaner future.

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Open Skills Hub

As part of the Community Programmes initiative by InnoEnergy Skills Institute, the Open Skills Hub delivers on our mission to enable access to clean tech education. As a close partner of the European Union, we play a key role in delivering the European Commission’s skills strategy. We run the Net Zero Industry Academies turning policy into action to ensure that citizens in Europe benefit from the transition.

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Success stories

The energy transition requires a massive workforce. Solar is growing at a tremendous pace, and we need many more people working in our sector — across all areas. A particular focus should be on revitalising technical education. This is where programmes like the European Solar Academy by InnoEnergy Skills Institute play a vital role. It’s not just about training and upskilling the workforce; it’s about shaping the perception that technical careers are indispensable and rewarding.”

Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO, SolarPower Europe

Talent Pipeline as a Service

Talent Pipeline as a Service (TPaaS) is a flexible, end-to-end solution for recruiting, training, and certifying skilled clean tech talent. Turn hiring into a strategic advantage, scale your operations, close critical skills gaps, and tackle staffing challenges with confidence. Have talent on demand wherever and whenever you are.

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Green Talent Accelerator

Green Talent Accelerator is a transformative framework designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in clean tech. It connects role-specific skills, curated training, and industry-recognised certifications into a structured system, helping you develop faster and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

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