SHERLOCK’s 2nd Workshop — Insights from Seville
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On 23 October, the second edition of the SHERLOCK Workshop took place in beautiful Andalusia, hosted by the University of Seville – Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
This hybrid event brought together eight speakers from the fields of social sciences, energy, housing, finance, and education to explore how innovation and collaboration can drive the energy transition.
The workshop opened with welcoming remarks from David Patino Rodríguez, Deputy Dean of Quality, Communication and Institutional Relations, Juan Guerrero, Head of the Research and Innovation Department at INCOMA, and Professor Mattia De Rosa, SHERLOCK Project Coordinator.
The first two presentations focused on the Andalusian context.
Professor Daniel Coq Huelva discussed the sustainability of agricultural and energy production, with a special focus on energy generation from olive biomass in the region, while, Francisco Campuzano Izquierdo from the Junta de Andalucía shared insights on managing and upgrading the region’s public housing stock, addressing current challenges and opportunities in innovation and rehabilitation.
From the regional to the European level, the discussion then turned to EU energy initiatives and tools:
- Pablo Baigorria Kobylinski (CREARA) introduced the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition, a new European Commission tool supporting public administrations.
- Nazaret Calzado Navas (Chamber of Commerce of Seville) presented the final results of the LIFE EnergyEfficiency4SMEs project.
Bringing a financial perspective, Michele Russo (Epta Prime) spoke about green finance, highlighting the role of green bonds as a reliable and long-term financing instrument to achieve global sustainability goals.
The final session focused on skills and citizen engagement:
- Maria Nakova (BuildSkills Academy, joining online from Bulgaria) presented innovative courses and certifications designed to upskill and reskill professionals in the construction sector.
- Dr. Amy Fahy and Prof. Fabiano Palonetto (Maynooth University) emphasized the importance of community involvement and education, showcasing the RENEW Challenge project that empowers young students to become part of the energy transition.
Each session concluded with lively discussions and exchanges with the audience, reflecting the workshop’s cross-sectoral nature and collaborative spirit.
We would like to warmly thank the University of Seville for hosting our project's workshop and all the participants who joined us either physical or online.
If you wish to discover further materials, we invite you to visit the event's page https://www.sherlockproject.eu/sevilla-workshop.
Did you miss the event?
You can now watch the full workshop on the SHERLOCK YouTube channel.
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