Innovative components and/or sub-systems for CSP plants and/or concentrating solar thermal installations
The 'Innovative components and/or sub-systems for CSP plants and/or concentrating solar thermal installations' topic, part of Horizon Europe, aims to advance renewable energy technologies. It supports the demonstration of innovative, cost-effective, and reliable components and sub-systems for concentrated solar power (CSP) and solar thermal installations. This initiative is crucial for increasing the share of variable output renewables and reducing operation and maintenance costs in the energy system.
Who is Funded by Horizon Europe for Solar Innovations
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching strategic objectives, ensuring a clear understanding of who can apply and what the program aims to achieve.
What is Funded in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on specific thematic areas within renewable energy and the expected maturity level of supported innovations. It also addresses the aspects of eligible and excluded costs.
Type and Scope of CSP Funding
This section provides an overview of the financial support mechanisms available under the program, including the type of funding instrument, the overall budget allocated, and relevant details regarding project duration.
Conditions and Requirements for Solar Thermal Projects
This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering everything from application procedures to intellectual property and ethical considerations.
Application Procedure for Innovative Solar Solutions
This section provides guidance on the application process, from submission to evaluation and award, outlining the necessary steps and resources for applicants.
Legal Basis of the Funding Program
This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to established European Union frameworks.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Not specified per project. The total budget allocated for this topic in 2022 was 16,500,000 €.
Allocated Budget:
Total budget for this topic (HORIZON-CL5-2022-D3-03-01) in 2022 was 16,500,000 €.
Deadline:
10.01.2023
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union Member States and Associated Countries, along with specific third countries that have made provisions for participation, including Albania, Indonesia, Israel, Nigeria, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Sectors:
Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Other
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Potential partners actively seeking collaboration and offering expertise include: PROGRESSION-INDUSTRY BV (bio/synthetic fuels & turbomachinery R&D), National Center of Materials Sciences (material design, analysis, recycling, sustainability), UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PONTIANAK (heat/mass transfer, fluid flow, renewable energy, nanomaterials), Proximo Aero (aerospace & aviation engineering services), HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL (innovation transfer), CRI POLYTECH INTL GROUP (R&D), INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation, communication), ISOTROL SA (SCADA systems, AI, BigData, Digital Twins for renewable energy), ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA (standardization activities), EPSILON INTERNATIONAL LTD (renewable energy, LCA, environmental modeling), Steklarna Hrastnik d.o.o. (green hydrogen, carbon-neutral industry), MUNICIPALITY OF EILAT (smart cities, demo-site), MUNICIPALITY OF VLORA (tourism, agriculture), OIKOPLUS GMBH (communication, dissemination), ROLIX IMPEX SERIES S.R.L. (renewable energy production, industrial automation, sustainable agriculture), SOLUTOPUS - RECURSOS E DESENVOLVIMENTO LDA (regional analysis, stakeholder connection), Informatics360 (software development, AI, Machine Learning), Grupo Colabora Formación y Proyectos, SL (VET centre, training), Energy Modelling Lab ApS (energy system modeling, climate planning), ABSOLICON SOLAR COLLECTOR AB (solar thermal collectors), Sustainable Energy Engineering Research Group (renewable energy resource estimation, carbon footprint analysis), TEKNOPAR ENDUSTRIYEL OTOMASYON SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI (automation systems, IoT, Data, AI, Digital Twin), KENTRO MERIMNAS OIKOGENEIAS KAI PAIDIOU (social sciences and humanities, societal engagement), Kuixo Bilisim Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi (software development, computer graphics, simulation, AI), NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF UKRAINE IGOR SIKORSKY KYIV POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (renewable energy projects, energy system automation), Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (fluid flow, hydraulics, heat transfer), FMI s.r.l. (Concentrating Solar Thermal Plant operation), Consortium Ubiquitous Technologies S.c.a.r.l. (monitoring & control systems, IoT, fluid dynamics), UAB CORNER CASE TECHNOLOGIES (software solutions, cloud-ready applications), Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences (molten salts for energy applications), BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL (ICT/IoT integrator, green energy, smart buildings), King Danylo University (energy-efficiency, renewable energy sources), MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (applied research, development, dissemination & exploitation), IGC SRL (Stirling engine for solar energy), AEONX AI (AI R&D, Federated ML, Edge/IoT ML infrastructure, encryption), EFESTO (software, electric motors, inverters for solar power conversion), BARLETI UNIVERSITY (energy efficiency, renewables development), ORGANIZACIÓN DE PROFESIONALES, AUTÓNOMOS Y EMPRENDEDORES DE EXTREMADURA (socio-economic development), Centro Ricerche e Attività Industriali s.r.l. (mechanical design, FEM, CFD), SunLight Future Africa (EU projects in renewable energy, green transition in Africa), INAGROPEC SOCIEDAD LIMITADA (professional training, web development), TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE (sustainable tourism, heritage preservation), Krie Design Ltd (sustainable textile production), Notitia (EU projects implementation, R&D&I), AD Plastik d.d. (polymer components, sustainable development), Giovanna Giulia SIMEONI (concentrating solar panel design), INELSO ENERJI SISTEMLERI SAN. ITH. IHR. A.S. (energy sector expertise, R&D), UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III DE MADRID (optical systems for CSP), CONCEPTTO DESARROLLO ESTRATÉGICO, SL (digitalisation, eco-innovation, technology development), FINNOVAREGIO (dissemination, exploitation, communication of Horizon Europe results), Nordic Horizon Institute AB (Green transition, Digital transformation, Climate Change, SMEs, Environmental Sustainability), GÖKHAN KARA (solar energy estimation software), ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA (standardization in research projects), Green Digital Innovation HUB (digital transformation, software development), Terahertz Group Ltd. (Terahertz technology for electronics and energy), ISTANBUL AVRUPA ARASTIRMALARI DERNEGI (social innovation, engagement), SYNYO GmbH (sustainability, energy-innovation, crowdfunding), UNIVERSIDAD DE JAEN (research groups in international programs), OPENCOM I.S.S.C. (training, EuroDesk centre, social sciences), EDEN TECH (biomimetic solutions for energy savings), Samsun Governorship (local public authority, pilot site), SOCAR TURKEY ARASTIRMA GELISTIRME VE INOVASYON ANONIM SIRKETI (petrochemical production, refinery processes), CONTACTICA SL (LCA, eco-design, communication, dissemination), C4G - CONSULTING AND TRAINING NETWORK, LDA (training, social innovation, entrepreneurship), EVENOR TECH SL (AI, Geodatabase, Modelling, DSS, Earth Observation), ASCORA GMBH (software development, AI, Big Data), FACTOR IDEAS INTEGRAL SERVICES SL (GHG mitigation, climate risks, energy transition), Fundacion Fernando Nuñez (cultural heritage), CHERKA TROVA (Industrial Automation, IoT, ICT, AI, Composite Materials), logiicdev GmbH (AI-based test equipment, battery, power electronics), SOCIÉTÉ DE GESTION DE LA TECHNOPOLE BORJ - CÉDRIA (Technopark management, pilot actions), C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (global education, social innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM, sustainable growth).
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