Invested by Europe: How Cleantech is Driving Europe’s Energy Transition

From Climate Solutions by European Investment Bank

May 19, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of cleantech in Europe's energy transition and industrial transformation.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Sofia Viola

Topics covered

cleantech
energy transition
industrial decarbonisation
renewable energy
economic opportunity
energy storage

Keywords

cleantech
energy storage
batteries
decarbonisation
EIC Fund
long-term capital
economic opportunity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: European Investment Bank, EIC Fund

Places: Europe