Showcasing Airborne Wind Energy as a breakthrough solution for Europe’s clean, secure, and competitive energy future
Airborne Wind Europe proudly represented the Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) sector at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025, held from 10 to 12 June in Brussels. Together with our member Kitemill, we co-hosted a stand (C-23) in the Charlemagne Building, presenting this innovative renewable energy technology at the heart of EU policymaking to over 50 visitors.
Presence at the Energy Fair
Throughout the three-day Energy Fair, AWEU and Kitemill engaged with policymakers, industry stakeholders, students, and the general public. Visitors had the opportunity to explore:
- Interactive demonstrations explaining how AWE works
- Quizzes and visual learning tools
- One-on-one conversations with experts about the real-world benefits of AWE in remote, off-grid, and hybrid contexts
Kristian Petrick, Malgorzata Matowska, and Jesús Carballo, alongside Kitemill representatives, introduced the advantages of AWE as a scalable, low-material, and high-potential technology for Europe’s energy transition.
Key takeaways from EUSEW 2025 Sessions:
This year’s EUSEW focused, among other topics, on energy security, industrial competitiveness, and the urgency of climate action. Highlights from key sessions included:
Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Climate Action
- Declared the need to end EU dependency on Russian fossil fuels
- Called for acceleration in permitting and deployment of renewables
- Stressed that climate change is a present emergency requiring immediate action
Krzysztof Bolesta, Secretary of State for Climate
- Advocated for technology neutrality in the energy transition
- Emphasised building a European clean tech value chain instead of new dependencies
- Highlighted national progress, including Poland’s record renewable electricity share
MEP Tsvetelina Penkova, Vice Chair, ITRE Committee
- Introduced the “Clean Industrial Deal” as the next step after the Green Deal
- Urged grid modernization and a unified European energy market
- Called for inclusive policies that support SMEs, vulnerable regions, and energy-poor citizens
Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner
- Announced €100 billion in clean tech manufacturing investment
- Prioritised renewables, grid capacity, interconnectors, storage, and flexible consumption
- Emphasised the need to scale up European startups and create energy resilience
Thank you for joining us!
We thank all the visitors, stakeholders, and partners who joined us at EUSEW 2025. Your engagement reinforces the growing momentum behind Airborne Wind Energy as a critical component of Europe’s clean energy future.