📍 MET Hotel, Thessaloniki | 📅 September 5, 2025

Organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and HAEE, SEEF2025 returns at a crucial time for the region’s energy transformation—focusing on Interconnectivity, Resilience & Innovation.

Join Energy Ministers, U.S. Ambassadors, CEOs, and global experts for a high-level dialogue on the future of energy.

Key Topics:
– Grid integration & regional cooperation
– Sustainable finance & industrial competitiveness
– Renewables, storage & AI in energy
– Maritime, energy transition & gas infrastructure

📩 Full agenda and speakers coming soon
👉 Register here
📧 events@amcham.gr | conferences@haee.gr

We look forward to seeing you there!

World Energy Investment 2025
Publisher: International Energy Agency (IEA) / Release: June 2025

Summary:
Clean energy investment is set to hit $2.2 trillion, nearly double the fossil fuel sector. Growth is driven by solar PV, grids, and battery storage. The report also explores regional investment trends and the role of public funding.

Grids for data centres: ambitious grid planning can win Europe’s AI race
Publisher: EMBER Climate / Release: June 2025

Summary:
The report analyses trends in data centre deployment in Europe, assessing the impact of grid congestion on data centre growth and highlighting the shift from main markets to areas with lower grid barriers. The analysis also reviews grid connection times for data centres and suggests options for improved alignment of data centre and grid investments.

Global EV Outlook 2025
Publisher: International Energy Agency (IEA) / Release: May 2025

Summary:
The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that reports on recent developments in electric mobility around the world. This edition features analysis of electric vehicle affordability, manufacturing and trade of electric cars and their batteries, and the total cost of ownership of electric heavy-duty trucks across various markets, and makes projections to 2030.

Analysis of the potential for green hydrogen and related commodities trade
Publisher: IRENA / Release: July 2025

Summary:
This analysis explores the tecno-economic potential for the trading of green hydrogen and its associated commodities such as ammonia, e-methanol and direct reduced iron.

Climate Change Negotiations under the Shadow of History
Publisher: World Bank / Release: June 2025

Summary:
Revealing historical responsibility in climate talks increases high-income countries' contributions while low-income countries reduce theirs, boosting their welfare but raising tension—highlighting its strategic use in negotiations.

The Greek government and the energy sector agree that the issue of the energy cost will not be solved through one magic bullet, but more so as a result of multiple smaller factors.

First of all, the problem is primarily an international one. The prices of natural gas remain higher compared to the period before the energy crisis. SE Europe remains isolated relatively to the rest of the continent. Geopolitical "scares" often appear, which temporarily lead to higher prices.

The energy ministry has noted that this year efforts have been made to face the problem. This summer there will be improved coordination between countries in the region, in order to form proper maintenance schedules, improved utilization of existing interconnections and better cooperation in general.

At the same time, a new Task Force has been created by the E.U., which will examine the issue on a long-term basis. SE European countries have asked for funding to support new interconnections but also changes to the algorithm that governs the power markets.

Then, there are the internal issues of the Greek market. In this case, retail is considered important, as the consumers' turn towards stable and dynamic pricing products will lead to lower long-term prices. However, the ministry remains vigilant to take new measures in case things do not improve.

The 10th HAEE Energy Transition Symposium came to a successful close, uniting thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and academics for three days of forward-looking dialogue on the future of energy in Greece, Europe, and beyond.

Celebrating a decade of progress, the 2025 Symposium offered a timely reflection on how far the energy transition has come—and where it must go next. Held under the theme “A Decade of Energy Transition: Adapting for Tomorrow,” the event served not only as a forum for exchange but also as a springboard for the next phase of sustainable energy action.

A standout moment of the opening day was the inaugural Energy Initiative Awards ceremony, introduced to mark HAEE’s 10-year anniversary. Nine awards were presented to pioneering initiatives and actions advancing the transition across critical categories—each one highlighting a key pillar in the journey toward a decarbonized, inclusive energy future. With prominent political leaders in attendance to honor the recipients, the evening underscored a powerful truth: the energy transition is driven not just by policy and technology, but by the people and ideas behind them.

In recap:

3-day discussions
500 participants
25 panel discussions and keynote addresses
80 Plenary Speakers 
20 Academic Paper Presenters
3 Side Events
Energy Initiative Awards Ceremony
HAEE Annual Award Ceremony

🎥 If you missed the Symposium, all discussion panels are available on demand here. 

The seventh issue of InFocus, titled “China in the Energy Transition: A Global Game Changer,” offers an in-depth exploration of China’s evolving energy landscape and its expanding role in the global energy transition. From solar leadership and battery innovation to smart grids, hydrogen development, and international energy diplomacy, this edition delivers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the world’s largest energy player.

To mark HAEE’s 10-year anniversary, this special edition of InFocus is openly accessible for the first time to all our members, partners, and the wider public.

Enjoy the read!

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