CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES – CEF2 Energy – Cross-border renewable energy projects

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

This EU funding program, 'CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES,' supported preparatory studies for cross-border renewable energy projects, crucial for advancing the European Green Deal and decarbonisation targets. It uniquely focused on enabling early-stage development of cooperative projects between Member States and third countries, overcoming initial obstacles before formal project status.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligible entities, the geographical scope, and the strategic objectives of the CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES call, which focused on fostering cross-border cooperation in renewable energy to achieve EU climate goals.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding under the CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES call, specifying the thematic areas, supported project stages, and outlining both eligible and excluded costs.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section describes the financial characteristics of the CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES call, including the type of financial instrument, typical funding amounts, funding rates, and the expected duration of supported projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the key conditions and specific requirements that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to for the CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES call, covering application terms, collaboration rules, and budget stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section describes the procedural aspects for applying to the CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES call, including the submission process and the method by which applications were evaluated.

This section identifies the foundational legal instruments governing the CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and outlining the broader regulatory framework within which it operated.

Similar Programs

#cross-border renewable energy#preparatory studies#EU funding#CEF Energy#green deal#decarbonisation#renewable hydrogen#solar energy#energy transition#project development#pre-feasibility studies#cooperation agreements#European Union#RES projects#CINEA#grant funding#2021-2027

Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

350,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget for 2023 was 1,000,000 €. The expected EU grant per project was in the range of 100,000 € to 350,000 €, with a maximum funding rate of 50% of total eligible costs.

Deadline

Deadline:

09.01.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union (Member States) and cooperating third countries.

Sectors

Sectors:

Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Project promoters, Member States

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Feasibility Study, Planning, Policy Development, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

Additional Partners:

Concerned Member States (via letter of support)

0 x 0
XS