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Press Release: Energy-Draining to Future-proof | oPEN Lab Renovations Completed in Nieuw Texas, Genk
A major milestone has been reached in Nieuw Texas in Genk (BE): the renovation of 27 social housing units under the European oPEN Lab project (*) has been successfully...
Heat from the depths for a Positive Energy (Garden) City
Another important step has been taken toward sustainable and fossil-free heating in the heritage-rich garden city of Waterschei, in Genk. In the backyard of one of the oPEN...
oPEN Lab made new friends in Genk!
In the garden City of Waterschei, oPEN Lab is collaborating with 3 local contractors to install sustainable energy technologies in the test houses: -Solar panels &...
Where birds sing and murals speak: reimagining Rochapea at the oPEN Living Lab Pamplona
At the oPEN Living Lab Pamplona, residents continue to co-create their ideal community through a variety of initiatives. Here’s a glimpse into some of the latest activities,...
From Pilots to Progress: oPEN Lab Powers Positive Energy at EUSEW 2025
As part of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025, the oPEN Lab project participated in two sessions focused on enabling the transition to Positive Energy...
Policy Dialogue | oPEN Living Lab Pamplona
In May 2025, oPEN Lab hosted a Local Policy Dialogue at the oPEN Living Lab Pamplona, in Spain. In a one-day workshop it brought together actors across government levels such...
Renovated San Pedro Building Revealed in New Photos Ahead of Tenant Move-In
After months of comprehensive renovation work, the newly refurbished building in the oPEN Living Lab Pamplona's San Pedro neighbourhood is ready to welcome its new residents....
Waterschei powers up: oPEN Lab installs EV stations
In the Garden City district of Waterschei, oPEN Lab is taking another significant step towards a more sustainable future. One of the test homes—already equipped with a heat...
Video: Murals Rochapea High School | Pamplona
In oPEN Lab, neighbours, teachers, and students from schools in Rochapea (Pamplona) come together to improve their neighbourhood through the creation of collaborative murals....
CENER and UPV/EHU Publish New Study on Solar Panel Cooling in Buildings
A new publication in EPJ Photovoltaics explores practical, energy-boosting solutions for rooftop solar systems. oPEN Lab partners CENER (National Renewable Energy Centre of...