Thank you for an inspiring year with Young Energy Europe!
2024 was a complete success for the Young Energy Europe project! With workshops and award ceremonies in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, we were able to experience numerous innovative projects for energy and resource efficiency. Our participants developed impressive ideas that not only reduce energy costs in their companies but also make a valuable contribution to climate protection.
Special mention should be made of the best projects which were honored during the closing ceremonies:
Lithuania
The winner, Hilton Garden Inn (City Centre Hotel UAB), impressed with the implementation of a PV system and the optimization of HVAC systems. The hotel could install a photovoltaic system with 106 solar modules to generate up to 43.2 MWh of electricity per year, thereby reducing operating costs and cutting CO₂ emissions by 25.19 tons. It would also be possible to optimize the HVAC systems in the hotel rooms by using CO₂ sensors and improved control technology. This would reduce energy consumption by 53.2 MWh and CO₂ emissions by 27.45 tons per year.
Estonia
The best projects came from Wolf Group OÜ, Data Print OÜ and Builderish OÜ, which were recognized for their creative solutions. Wolf Group OÜ could use waste heat from compressors for a chemical preheating furnace, saving up to 211 MWh of electricity annually and reducing CO₂ emissions by 132 tons. Data Print OÜ would minimize heat loss by installing an air curtain system at the main entrance to their warehouse, potentially saving 56,862 kWh of energy per year and reducing CO₂ emissions by 35.55 tons. In addition, Data Print could optimize the energy consumption of their UV lamps through an automated monitoring system, which would save 49.6 MWh annually and reduce CO₂ emissions by 31 tons. Builderish OÜ proposed a sustainable business model for solar infrastructures such as solar carports and solar halls, which could improve both energy efficiency and land utilization through the direct integration of photovoltaic systems. In addition, a financing concept using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) could enable companies to use renewable energy cost-effectively and reduce energy costs in the long term.
Latvia
Projects from Valsts nekustamie īpašumi VAS, Ezerkauliņi Agro SIA and Eco Baltia vide SIA secured the top places. Valsts nekustamie īpašumi VAS could optimize its energy consumption by improving the control of heating cables on gutters, which would save 101.54 MWh of electricity and reduce CO₂ emissions by 11.88 tons per year. Ezerkauliņi Agro SIA planned to introduce a hybrid lighting system with LED lamps in greenhouses, which could reduce electricity consumption by up to 4,428 MWh per year and cut CO₂ emissions by 518 tons. Eco Baltia vide SIA could significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by optimizing daily transport routes with digital solutions and by switching to bio-CNG and HVO as fuel. A complete switch to these biofuels could reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 1300 tons per year
Every single participant has contributed to achieving our common goal: a more sustainable future. We would like to thank all participants, companies and experts!
Outlook for 2025
We are looking forward to training and inspiring young Energy Scouts again next year. Planning is already in full swing, and we will soon be announcing further information and dates for the next training programs. Stay tuned - together we will continue our journey to use energy and resources more efficiently and thus act sustainably.
The participants of the Young Energy Europe 2024 project in
Estonia
Builderish OÜ is an Estonian construction and project management company specializing in tailor-made solutions for construction projects.
Data Print OÜ is a leading manufacturer of high-quality labels and packaging solutions in Estonia, using state-of-the-art flexographic and digital printing technologies to fulfill individual customer requirements.
Flow Service OÜ is a company specializing in the development, manufacture and installation of stainless-steel equipment for the food industry, including conveyor belts and automation solutions.
Kitman Thulema AS is one of the largest manufacturers of high-quality furniture in Estonia and offers innovative interior solutions for public spaces, retail spaces and work environments.
KV-Projekt OÜ is an Estonian company providing construction and engineering services, with a focus on the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects.
Leonhard Weiss OÜ is the Estonian subsidiary of the German Leonhard Weiss Group and specializes in engineering, road and rail construction and maintenance projects in Estonia.
Peeter Pere Arhitektid OÜ is a renowned architectural firm in Estonia that develops creative and sustainable architectural solutions that blend harmoniously into their surroundings.
Tammer OÜ is a leading manufacturer of specialized metal doors in the Nordic countries and offers tailor-made door solutions for construction projects and the marine industry.
Wolf Group OÜ is an internationally active company that manufactures innovative PU foams, sealants, adhesives and coatings, with a particular focus on energy-efficient and sustainable building products.
Latvia
AKG Thermotechnik Latvia SIA is the Latvian subsidiary of the German AKG Group, which produces high-performance radiators and complete cooling modules for construction and agricultural machinery, compressors and gas and diesel engines in Jelgava and supplies customers in Europe, America and Asia.
Carnikavas komunālserviss P/A is a municipal agency in Carnikava responsible for the maintenance and care of public services such as road maintenance, water supply and wastewater disposal.
Eco Baltia vide SIA is a leading Latvian waste management and recycling company offering comprehensive waste collection, sorting and recycling services.
Ezerkauliņi Agro SIA is a Latvian agricultural company specializing in the cultivation and distribution of agricultural products, particularly in the area of vegetable production.
Madonas ūdens SIA is a municipal company in Madona that provides water supply and wastewater disposal services for the local population.
Rīgas BioEnerģija SIA is a Riga-based company that focuses on the production and use of bioenergy, in particular through the production of heat from renewable energy sources.
Rīgas Namu Pārvaldnieks SIA is a municipal company in Riga that provides management and maintenance services for residential buildings, including repairs, cleaning and technical maintenance.
Rīgas satiksme RP SIA is the municipal transport company of Riga, which operates local public transport, including bus, trolleybus and streetcar lines.
Valsts nekustamie īpašumi VAS is a state-owned real estate company in Latvia responsible for the management, maintenance and development of state-owned real estate.
Lithuania
HELLA Lithuania, UAB (Forvia HELLA) is the fourteenth electronics factory in the global network of the HELLA Group, which manufactures high-quality automotive electronics components and is located in Kaunas, near Kaunas Airport.
City center hotel, UAB (Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius City Centre) is a modern 4-star hotel in Vilnius that offers comfortable accommodation with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a fitness center and an in-house restaurant.
Lidl Lietuva, UAB is the Lithuanian subsidiary of the German food retailer Lidl, which has been operating in Lithuania since 2016 and operates over 70 stores in 26 cities across the country.
VAATC, UAB (Vilniaus apskrities atliekų tvarkymo centras) is a company established by the municipalities of Vilnius district, which is responsible for the organization and implementation of the regional waste management system, including the operation of landfills and waste collection points.
Lietuvos oro uostai, AB is the joint-stock company that manages Lithuania's three international airports - Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga - and provides services for passengers and airlines
