On 28 May 2026, the REFEST project participated in the Horizon Europe Projects Clustering Event on Advanced Energy Storage Systems for Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport, held in Brussels and bringing together leading European initiatives working towards the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
The event gathered representatives from the Horizon Europe sister projects AENEAS, NEMOSHIP, POSEIDON and V-ACCESS, creating a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, discussion of technological advancements and exploration of synergies in the field of innovative energy storage solutions for waterborne transport.
REFEST actively contributed to the roundtable discussion, sharing insights and perspectives on sustainable and innovative pathways to support the transition towards cleaner and more efficient maritime operations. Representing the project, Marcin Rakowski from Morski Instytut Rybacki served as REFEST’s spokesperson, actively engaging in the dialogue with project representatives, industry stakeholders and policymakers.
The roundtable provided an excellent opportunity to discuss common challenges, exchange experiences and identify areas for future cooperation among projects funded under the same Horizon Europe call. Such collaborative initiatives play a crucial role in maximising the impact of European research and innovation activities while accelerating the deployment of technologies that can support the green transition of the maritime sector.
REFEST would like to express its sincere gratitude to the V-ACCESS project and the event organisers for the kind invitation and for creating a stimulating environment for discussion and collaboration. Events such as this demonstrate the importance of strengthening connections among European projects to build shared knowledge and amplify collective impact.
We look forward to continuing this fruitful exchange and exploring further collaboration opportunities with V-ACCESS and the wider community of projects working towards a more sustainable future for waterborne transport.