Hello STARTers! Newsletter Issue 7 is now available!

We are excited to announce the release of the seventh issue of the START newsletter (March 2026), capturing the significant progress and meaningful milestones of our project as we enter its final phase.

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The newsletter is free to download directly from the Documents page of our website. We encourage you to explore this latest edition and share the information with any colleagues who may be interested in the future of sustainable thermoelectrics.

What’s Inside?

This issue is packed with updates on our journey to transform mine waste into sustainable energy solutions:

• Starty’s Grand Finale: Read the final chapter of Starty’s story, “Meet the heroes behind START!“, which pays tribute to the dedicated consortium members, geologists, and the European Commission who have made this journey possible.

• News and Project Updates:

  • Learn about the formal launch of SUSTENET (Sustainable Thermoelectrics European Network), a strategic legacy initiative that will continue shaping Europe’s thermoelectric landscape through 2029.

  • Get technical insights from our Work Packages, including the fabrication and validation of thermoelectric modules and the development of the START Alliance and Service Company to ensure long-term network continuity, and the recap of our dissemination activities in the past months.

  • We are entering a busy season of knowledge transfer and final dissemination. We invite you to join us at these upcoming events, in Lisbon on 26th March and in Brussels on 19th-20th May, learn more inside!

  • Discover our new Serious Game, “Energy from Waste Heat“, designed to make circular economy concepts accessible and fun.

• Partner Spotlight: This edition features a “Consortium Tour” highlighting the contributions of our partners GEOSPHERE and 3DRIVERS.

Download the newsletter today and join us in celebrating what START has achieved!