On 12 June 2025, the POWERBASE project successfully hosted its Open Market Consultation (OMC) event, bringing together key stakeholders from across Europe to discuss innovative and sustainable energy solutions for emergency shelters and bases of operation.
A total of 20 companies offering renewable energy generation or storage solutions signed up for the event. Eleven companies presented their products. Other attendees included representatives of the European Commission, national governments, and emergency response organisations.
The event served as a vital step in the preparation for procurement of mobile, renewable energy solutions, allowing suppliers, innovators, research institutions, and public authorities to explore the project’s needs, provide feedback on the technical challenges, and assess the state of the market. The consultation focused on identifying low-emission, mobile energy solutions that can be rapidly deployed in crisis situations — aligning with the project’s mission to support more resilient and environmentally responsible disaster response operations.
Participants gained insights into the challenges of emergency response operations, needs and technical requirements. The event also provided a platform for networking and knowledge exchange, strengthening collaboration between technology providers.
The POWERBASE consortium thanks all participants for their valuable contributions. The outcomes of the OMC will guide the next steps in shaping a demand-driven innovation procurement strategy.
For more information about the OMC and upcoming opportunities, please visit our OMC page or contact us directly.
