Ep13. How cleantech is driving Europe’s energy transition

Ep13. How cleantech is driving Europe’s energy transition

Cleantech is no longer a niche sector. It is at the heart of a full scale industrial transformation, shaping how Europe produces energy, decarbonises industry and builds a more resilient economy. In this episode of Invested by Europe, Sofia Viola, an investment officer at the European Investment Bank, explains: • What cleantech is today — a clue: it’s more than just renewable energy • Why energy storage is critical to balancing renewable supply and demand • Why batteries are crucial to stabilising the power system • Why industrial decarbonisation is essential for competitiveness • How the EIC Fund supports cleantech startups and scale ups • Why access to long term capital remains a key challenge in Europe • What makes her optimistic about the future of cleantech The conversation also explores why cleantech represents a major economic opportunity — and why scaling these technologies will be decisive for Europe’s energy transition. 🎧 Watch the full episode to understand how cleantech is transforming Europe’s economy. --------------------------------- Visit our website: https://www.eib.org Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanInvestmentBank Twitter: https://twitter.com/eib LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-investment-bank Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeaninvestmentbank/