Solar Systems for Industrial Process Heat and Power
The 'Solar Systems for Industrial Process Heat and Power' topic, under Horizon Europe's Climate, Energy and Mobility cluster, targets the integration of solar energy solutions in industrial settings. This initiative aims to drive the transition towards low-carbon, emission-free production systems by demonstrating efficient hybrid photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal (ST) designs. It supports Europe's leadership in renewable energy technologies and enhances energy security by displacing fossil fuel use in industry.
Who is Funded
This program aims to fund a broad spectrum of organizations and entities actively engaged in research and innovation, focusing on the development and deployment of solar energy solutions for industrial processes. Geographical scope includes European Union Member States and Associated Countries, with specific encouragement for cooperation with the Mediterranean Region. The overarching objective is to integrate solar resources efficiently into industrial sectors to achieve low-carbon, emission-free production systems.
What is Funded
Funding is available for projects focused on demonstrating and optimizing hybrid solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems for industrial process heat and power. The scope covers integration within various manufacturing industries and targets later-stage technological readiness levels (TRLs) to facilitate market uptake and commercialization.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a maximum funding contribution of 7,000,000 € per project for this specific topic. The total indicative budget allocated for this topic is 14,000,000 €, supporting approximately two projects.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. These cover admissibility, eligibility, financial and operational capacity, award criteria, and legal/financial setup. A notable specific condition pertains to the ineligibility of Hungarian public interest trusts for legal commitments as of December 2022.
Application Procedure
The application process was a single-stage submission, with specific forms and evaluation criteria outlined in the Horizon Europe General Annexes and Online Manual. The call for proposals closed on 30 March 2023.
Legal Basis
The 'Solar Systems for Industrial Process Heat and Power' program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by specific EU regulations and decisions. These foundational documents govern its scope, participant rules, and financial management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
7,000,000 € per project
Allocated Budget:
Total for topic HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-01-04: 14,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (EU Member States and Associated Countries). International cooperation with the Mediterranean Region is specifically encouraged.
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Food Processing, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Manufacturing industries, Food and beverages, Pulp and paper
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Commercialization, Scaling
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Unknown
Additional Partners:
Cosentino Research and Development, S.L., UNIMED - UNIONE DELLE UNIVERSITA DEL MEDITERRANEO, NUROMEDIA GMBH, INELSO ENERJI SISTEMLERI SANAYI TICARET ITHALAT IHRACAT ANONIM SIRKETI, GRANT GARANT SRO, Jassp SAS, VESTEL BEYAZ ESYA SANAYI VE TICARET AS, RDIUP, King Danylo University, EOS Sustainable Energy Solutions GmbH, MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, Department of Physical, Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, GEOAI, HELLENIC MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY, AGRI LIGHT AFRICA, TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA, OIKOPLUS GMBH, NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF UKRAINE IGOR SIKORSKY KYIV POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, GLOBAL FACTOR INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING SL, GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESUNGEN GMBH, THE FACTORY IKE, ACCENT PRO 2000 s.r.l., Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PONTIANAK, EPSILON INTERNATIONAL LTD, SYXIS VSI, STRATEJIK YENILIKCI GIRISIMLER ARGE MUH.VE SAG.SAN.TIC.LTD.STI, FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE, ASSOCIATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES, Dyo Boya Fabrikalari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., SYNYO GmbH, ASOCIACION DE EMPRESARIOS DEL COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA DEL METAL DE MADRID, SERMA TECHNOLOGIES, MG SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING AB, ABSOLICON SOLAR COLLECTOR AB, logiicdev GmbH, FERGANA STATE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, EFESTO, SVAHEIA EIENDOM AS, MY ENERGIA ONER SL, SOCIETATEA DE INGINERIE SISTEME SA, Climate Action Association , Tarczyn Municipality - Poland
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