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Made in Europe/Belgium/Wallonia: European Industrial Production of Renewable Energy Assets

Baillonville, Belgique

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This morning event focuses on the competitiveness of Wallonia’s industry in manufacturing renewable energy equipment (solar panels, hydrogen solutions, batteries, etc.), while adhering to high social and environmental standards. Organized by TWEED, Belga Solar, Agoria, and Wallonie Entreprendre, it features local solutions and strategies to strengthen regional industry.

Dates
Le 22 avril 2025 de 09:30 à 14:00
Location
Belga Solar - Fabrication et installation de panneaux photovoltaïques belges, Baillonville, Belgique

Event details

In response to global energy transition challenges and international competition, it is crucial for Wallonia and Europe to develop a local industrial production of renewable energy assets while adhering to high social and environmental standards. Held on April 22, 2025, in Baillonville, this event—organized by TWEED, Belga Solar, Agoria, and Wallonie Entreprendre—aims to:

  • Showcase local industrial sectors (solar panels, electrolyzers, batteries, heat pumps, etc.)

  • Identify ways to enhance Wallonia’s competitiveness

  • Reduce external dependence and strengthen autonomy for key segments

  • Promote a robust European economy and better public investment retention in Wallonia

Program

  • 9:30 – 9:45 AM: Introduction by Cluster TWEED

  • 9:45 – 10:00 AM: Introduction by Agoria

  • 10:00 – 10:45 AM: Solar panels and BIPV (Belga Solar)

  • 10:45 – 11:00 AM: Industrial solutions (CE+T)

  • 11:00 – 11:15 AM: Hydrogen (John Cockerill)

  • 11:15 – 11:30 AM: Batteries, carports, Data Centers, and e-mobility (Tonomia)

  • 11:30 – 11:45 AM: Heat pumps (Armstrong International)

  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Panel discussion

    • Wallonie Entreprendre

    • Representative of the European Parliament

    • Agoria

    • A renowned economist

    • Moderation: Cluster TWEED & Belga Solar

  • 12:30 – 12:45 PM: Conclusion

  • 12:45 – 2:00 PM: Networking Lunch + test of Zafi bicycles (made in Belgium)

Goals:

  • Strengthen local competitiveness in Wallonia

  • Reduce external dependence by securing strategic value chains

  • Support a robust European economy

  • Maximize public investment in the region