From June 10–12, the TANDEMS consortium gathered for its final in-person General Assembly in the Antwerp region, bringing together partners from across Europe to exchange experiences, reflect on progress, and pave the way for the project’s concluding steps. Over three days, the meeting offered a mix of storytelling, knowledge-sharing, policy engagement, and on-site learning—rooted in the vibrant energy communities we’ve been building together.
Day 1: Lessons, Tools, and Stories at Kamp C
The first day at Kamp C in Westerlo focused on internal reflection and cross-work package learning. After a warm welcome and playful introductions, we revisited our collective journey through TANDEMS—highlighting key achievements, reflecting on missed opportunities, and sharing lessons from across WPs 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6.
Participants engaged with storytelling methods and “back-casting” exercises, imagining the legacy of TANDEMS in 2030. Interactive workshops explored business models, collaboration models, and reflexive monitoring—tools that not only shaped our work but are also intended for use beyond the project’s end.
A guided tour of Kamp C’s innovative facilities and an informal dinner in Antwerp rounded off the day, setting the tone for the days ahead.
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Day 2: Shaping Policy and Sharing Impact at EUSEW
On the second day, the consortium joined forces with sister projects at the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) in Brussels. Our joint policy session, “Is energy sharing possible?”, brought together five LIFE projects—TANDEMS, Loop, Beckon, CoManage, and ConnectHeat—highlighting how energy communities are building flexible and inclusive systems despite legal and financial hurdles.
In the afternoon, the “Kickstarting a Community Energy Revolution” exchange session deepened dialogue across projects. TANDEMS led a thematic table on energy sharing & policy—one of six rotating topics discussed in a lively world café format.
📎 Read more:
👉 Energy Sharing: Mission Possible – TANDEMS at EUSEW 2025
👉 Kickstarting a Community Energy Revolution: Insights from the Energy Communities Forum in Brussels
Day 3: Eye-Opening Practices and Final Steps
The final day took participants to Hove and Mortsel, where ZuidtrAnt offered a guided tour of its heating networks—a practical showcase of sustainable energy in action. Earlier that morning, we held a workshop to prepare Milestone 5: Best Practice TANDEMS, the project’s final and perhaps most important deliverable.
During the session, pilot partners presented their most effective and impactful practices, aiming to identify examples that are replicable, concrete, and outcome-driven. These will form the core of the upcoming Best Practices Collection—a visual, accessible compendium that shines a light on what worked best in TANDEMS, why it worked, and how others can use it too.
📎 Read more:
👉 From Rooftops to Heat Networks: How ZuidtrAnt Brings Sustainable Energy to Life in Edegem and Mortsel
