Clean Energy Transition
The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) is a Horizon Europe co-funded action designed to accelerate Europe's transition to a climate-neutral continent by 2050. It aims to overcome fragmented approaches by pooling national and regional resources, fostering an innovation ecosystem for clean, low-carbon energy systems, and supporting research and innovation in key energy technologies and system integration. This program contributes significantly to the European Green Deal objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Who is Funded for a Clean Energy Transition
The Clean Energy Transition program funds a diverse range of applicants across Europe and internationally, focusing on accelerating the shift to clean, low-carbon energy. Its primary objective is to contribute to Europe's goal of becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 by fostering an innovative and sustainable energy supply system.
What is Funded in Clean Energy Transition Projects
The Clean Energy Transition program supports projects across several critical thematic areas aimed at establishing a sustainable, secure, and competitive energy supply. Funding is available for initiatives ranging from the development of disruptive technologies to their commercial exploitation, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
Type and Scope of Clean Energy Transition Funding
The Clean Energy Transition Partnership offers financial support primarily through grants, aimed at co-funding national and regional research programs. The overall financial commitment to the partnership is substantial, facilitating a wide array of projects across different energy transition areas.
Conditions and Requirements for Clean Energy Transition Grants
Applicants to the Clean Energy Transition program must adhere to general and specific conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and other guiding documents. These conditions cover eligibility, consortium formation, financial aspects, and broader operational principles.
Application Procedure for Clean Energy Transition
The application process for the Clean Energy Transition Partnership involves standard procedures for submission and evaluation under Horizon Europe, guided by comprehensive online resources and detailed annexes.
Legal Basis of the Clean Energy Transition Program
The Clean Energy Transition program operates under a robust legal framework established by core EU regulations and further detailed in the Horizon Europe work programmes and guidance documents. These foundational texts ensure the program's legitimacy, structure, and operational integrity.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
30% of eligible costs (for the co-funded action itself)
Allocated Budget:
210,000,000 € (total indicative budget for the co-funded European Partnership, with 35,000,000 € from the 2021 budget and 35,000,000 € from the 2022 budget, committed in annual installments over multiple years until 2027)
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, associated countries, and international partner countries/regions. The program aims to foster European global leadership in renewable energy technologies through international collaboration, notably with Africa and Mission Innovation countries.
Sectors:
Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Construction and Building Materials, Transportation and Logistics, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Households, Industries, Society
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Implementation, Policy Development, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (Horizon Europe)
Additional Partners:
Clean Hydrogen European Partnership, Built Environment and Construction European Partnership, European Industrial Battery Value Chain European Partnership, Driving Urban Transition European Partnership, Smart Networks and Services European Partnership, Clean Steel – Low Carbon Steelmaking European Partnership, Carbon Neutral and Circular Industry European Partnership, Geological Services for Europe European Partnership, Climate-KIC EIT, InnoEnergy EIT
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