Cross-border renewable energy works projects

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

This program, part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), aims to accelerate Europe's clean energy transition by supporting cross-border renewable energy works projects. It fosters cooperation among Member States to develop and integrate renewable energy sources, energy storage, and related infrastructure, contributing significantly to the EU’s decarbonisation goals and internal energy market completion.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographic scope of the projects, and the core objectives that projects must align with. The program primarily targets cross-border cooperation between EU Member States to advance renewable energy integration and decarbonisation.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, along with specific rules regarding costs and project maturity levels. The focus is on physical works that directly contribute to cross-border renewable energy initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial mechanisms and limits of the funding program, including the type of financial instrument, maximum funding amounts, and project duration. The program offers significant grants with specific co-financing rules.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration, state aid considerations, and financial stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application process, from submission requirements to evaluation and award mechanisms. It highlights the importance of thorough preparation and adherence to submission guidelines.

This section identifies the foundational legal documents and regulations that govern the Cross-border Renewable Energy works projects funding program, providing its authorization and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

The financial support shall not exceed 50 % of the total eligible costs of the action. A higher co-funding rate of up to 70 % is possible for works undertaken in EU outermost regions.

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Approximately 50,000,000 € for the CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-WORKS call in 2023. The total budget earmarked for Cross-border Renewable Energy (CB RES) projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy program for 2021-2027 is 875,000,000 €.

Deadline

Deadline:

06.02.2024

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (specifically projects between two or more EU Member States, or between one or more Member States and one or more third countries, with focus on host and off-taking Member States)

Sectors

Sectors:

Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Implementation, Infrastructure, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission, Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)

Managed By:

CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)

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