11 Jan 2024
13 projects receive €172 million from Horizon Europe to support EU energy independence
The European Commission has awarded € 172 million to support 13 research and innovation projects that will contribute directly to the energy independence of the European Union. These projects focus on the goals of REPowerEU, supporting affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe, while phasing out the import of Russian fossil fuels.
The 13 projects were selected following calls in March and April 2023 under Horizon Europe Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility), covering three overarching destinations: sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply; efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use; clean and competitive solutions for all transport modes. The funded projects are the following:
- Renewable Energy Valleys to increase energy security while accelerating the green transition in Europe: 2 projects supported by an EU contribution of EUR 39.5 million.
- Supporting the development of a digital twin to improve management, operations and resilience of the EU Electricity System in support to REPowerEU: 1 project supported by an EU contribution of EUR 20 million.
- Demonstration of innovative, large-scale, seasonal heat and/or cooling storage technologies for decarbonisation and security of supply: 3 projects supported by an EU contribution of EUR 29 million.
- Innovative solutions for the cost-effective decarbonisation of buildings through energy efficiency and electrification: 2 projects supported by an EU contribution of EUR 24.5 million.
- Hydrogen-powered aviation: 2 projects supported by an EU contribution of EUR 22.5 million.
- Demonstrations to accelerate the switch to safe use of new sustainable climate neutral fuels in waterborne transport: 3 projects supported by an EU contribution of EUR 36.5 million.
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