What is EERA?

The European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) is a membership-based, non-profit association, constituting the largest low-carbon energy research community in Europe and a key player in the European Union's Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan. It was established in 2008 by leading research institutes to expand and optimise EU energy research capabilities. Today it brings together more than 250 organisations from over 30 countries.

EERA coordinates its activities through 18 Joint Programmes that provide world-leading scientific expertise on three pillars: low-carbon technologies, materials, and systems' topics. 

Discover more about EERA’s work through the words of our research community here.

Our Vision, Mission and Beliefs

Our vision, mission and beliefs define how we, as EERA, act as one collective voice for Europe’s energy research community. Together, we bring researchers, institutions, and disciplines into a shared framework that strengthens collaboration across Europe, informs evidence-based policymaking, advances innovation, and supports the clean energy transition.

Rooted in a common commitment to scientific excellence, collective action, and societal responsibility, our shared beliefs guide how we engage with European decision-making processes.

Vision

Research and innovation at the heart of a sustainable and resilient European energy system.

Mission

We catalyse Europe’s low-carbon energy research to shape science-based policies and advance world-class innovation.

Beliefs 

• We believe scientific excellence and integrity are non-negotiable, grounded in objectivity, long-term commitment, and research that is evidence-based, neutral, and relevant to real-world energy challenges.

• We believe collaboration and openness across borders, sectors, and disciplines are essential to break silos and unlock the full potential of Europe’s energy research community.

• We believe our work carries a shared responsibility toward society and the planet — recognising planetary limits, advancing sustainability, and fostering global partnerships to ensure no one is left behind.

• We believe independence is vital to maintain credibility — science must remain free from political or industrial pressure while staying connected to societal realities.

• We believe technology agnosticism safeguards innovation by keeping science open to all pathways and preventing premature or biased choices.

• We believe connecting the full value chain — from fundamental research to implementation — ensures that ideas grow into innovations that benefit people, industry, and the planet.