This lecture aims at presenting the fundamental clean energy sources and supporting technologies that are central to Europe's energy transition, providing learners with the scientific and technical foundations needed to identify and counter energy-related disinformation. Within the general architect

How does your country generate its electricity — and why does it matter for understanding disinformation? In this interactive session, you will explore real energy data from the four POWER partner countries (Spain, Romania, Malta, and Moldova) using Eurostat and IRENA visualisations. Compare national energy mixes, trace how the share of renewables has evolved over the past decade, and discuss which clean energy technologies are most vulnerable to disinformation — and why.

This session introduces the fundamentals of fact-checking in the context of clean energy information. Participants will learn how to identify trustworthy sources, use key verification tools, and apply a structured fact-checking process to assess the accuracy of claims. Through interactive examples, they will develop practical skills for evaluating evidence and distinguishing reliable information from disinformation.

In this collaborative workshop, participants work in teams to investigate and verify claims related to clean energy. Using reliable sources and evidence-based research, they create a structured fact-checking sheet that includes the claim, verdict, supporting evidence, and references. The session also introduces participants to the development of debunking arguments, helping them build practical skills for countering disinformation effectively.