SMEnergy Best Practices - Learnings from across the Danube Region

As part of the Interreg Danube SMEnergy project, our partners are identifying and sharing outstanding examples of SMEs successfully navigating the transition to renewable energy. Our project partners have also identified institutional and business-led approaches to sustainability. Check out the videos below to learn more!

RES Contact Point – Supporting the Energy Transition in Slovenia
The Local Energy Agency Spodnje Podravje (LEASP), SMEnergy’s lead partner, has introduced RES Contact Point as a key best practice in the region. Managed by the Slovenian electricity market operator, Borzen, this innovative advisory service supports local companies, communities, and individuals in adopting renewable energy. By offering guidance and expertise, RES Contact Point plays a crucial role in enabling a smoother and more efficient transition to green energy solutions.

🔗Learn more about Borzen's RES Contact Point: Website

Axis Bentonit – A Business Perspective on Sustainability in Hungary
ENERGIAKLUB, SMEnergy’s Hungarian partner, has spotlighted Axis Bentonit as an exemplary SME in the green transition. Specialising in bentonite-based products, the company integrates sustainability into its operations while maintaining competitiveness in the market. Through an insightful interview with the company’s director, SMEnergy captures a genuine SME perspective on the opportunities and challenges of adopting renewable energy solutions.

🔗Learn more about Axis Bentonit: Website

Klimaaktiv – Powering the Green Transition for SMEs in Austria

Through the Interreg Danube SMEnergy project, our Austrian partner, Business Agency Burgenland Research and Innovation Ltd., has identified "Klimaaktiv" ("Climate Active") as an institutional good practice in climate protection.

Implemented by the Austrian Energy Agency on behalf of the federal government, Klimaaktiv supports businesses by providing quality standards, professional training, advisory services, and a strong partner network. Covering key areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable mobility, and building renovation, the initiative complements existing climate protection subsidies and regulations.

Companies can benefit from subsidised consulting via regional programmes or receive direct guidance from Klimaaktiv. The initiative also closely cooperates with energy and environmental advisory centres across Austria, ensuring SMEs have access to expert training, publications, tools, and resources for their green transition.

🔗Learn more about Klimaaktiv: Website

SIEA – Pioneering Energy Efficiency and Renewable Solutions in Slovakia

The Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency (SIEA), plays a key role in implementing and monitoring energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives across Slovakia.

SIEA serves as an intermediate body for EU Structural Funds, providing subsidies, energy audits, free consultations, and expert training to support businesses and households in their green transition. Flagship programmes like Zelená podnikom and Zelená domácnostiam focus on increasing the adoption of renewable energy sources (RES), while the National Energy Efficiency Monitoring System ensures data-driven policy improvements.

By actively shaping energy legislation, supporting innovation, and representing Slovakia in international projects, SIEA stands as a key driver of sustainable energy progress. Despite challenges in the regulatory environment, SIEA remains a crucial public-sector force pushing for a more sustainable and competitive energy market.

🔗 Learn more about SIEA: Website

Showcasing such best practices aligns with the the SMEnergy project's goal to develop national and transnational strategies and toolkits to help SMEs across the Danube region transition to renewable energy. These examples demonstrate that both institutional support and business leadership are essential in driving the green transition forward.

Stay tuned for more insights and updates!