SEEC – Sustainable Energy-Efficient Energy Communities – is an international project funded by EU's Interreg Aurora programme. Together with partners in Finland, Sweden, and Norway, SEEC develops and pilots new solutions for clean, efficient, and resilient energy community systems in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, empowering communities for a just energy transition with practical solutions tailored to regional conditions such as cold climate, long distances, and sparse population.
The objective is to create solutions based on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and local self-sufficiency that enhance climate resilience and social justice in communities. The project contributes to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the EU Green Deal by promoting zero-emission energy production, efficient use of resources, fair transition processes, and regional vitality.
Local distribution system operators (DSOs), companies, and other stakeholders are involved in project. Solutions will be tested in real-life environments through pilots and demonstrations.
Key activities:
- Mapping the regulatory and support framework for energy communities
- Designing sustainable housing with optimized local energy flows
- Developing microgrids and smart energy management systems
- Promoting a fair energy transition and energy democracy
- Testing and evaluating scalable decentralized energy community models
Expected results:
- Practical models and guidelines for establishing energy communities
- Technology pilots including microgrids and energy storage
- Assessments of social, economic, and environmental impacts
- Scalable solutions and policy recommendations for Arctic conditions
- Cross-border collaboration and strengthened regional expertise
SEEC combines research, technology, local engagement, and international cooperation. The results will benefit both regional decision-makers and residents by laying the foundation for a sustainable, low-emission, and community-driven energy system.
Lead Partner EU
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Lead Partner Norway
UiT - The Arctic University of Norway
Project Partners
Luleå University of Technology
Karelia University of Applied Sciences
PRIORITY
Green and sustainable transition
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
Climate change adaptation
PROJECT DURATION
2025-07-31 – 2028-07-30
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
1 411 767 Euro
EU-FUNDING, INTERREG AURORA
656 060 Euro
NORWEGIAN IR-FUNDING
200 000 Euro
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