Advanced TSO control rooms to enhance grid observability, stability and resilience

Overview

Funding for projects developing advanced digital solutions to modernize transmission system operator (TSO) control rooms, enhancing grid observability, stability, and resilience. Targets consortia involving TSOs, research institutions, and technology providers to improve grid management, interoperability, and integration of renewables.

Who Can Apply

Consortia comprising:

• At least two electricity Transmission System Operators (TSOs)
• At least two universities and/or research organisations
• At least one technology/solution supplier for TSO control rooms
• At least two distribution system operators (DSOs) connected to participating TSOs’ grids
• Collaboration with projects under the "Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)" call is encouraged

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €10,000,000
• Funding rate: Not specified (standard Horizon Europe rules apply)
• Total budget: Not specified

What Is Funded

• Development and testing of innovative hardware/software solutions for TSO control rooms, including:

- Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS) for real-time grid monitoring - Data-driven grid operations, real-time analytics, and smart asset integration - Forecasting tools for supply, demand, flexibility, and grid capacity - Advanced analytics, visualisations, and decision-support systems - Interoperability solutions between TSOs and with DSOs - Digital twins and AI-based tools for grid management - Cybersecurity-by-design and protection mechanisms - Open-source software modules and vendor-agnostic architectures

• Pilots in at least two EU Member States or Associated Countries
• Best practices manual and operational instructions for TSOs

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4–6 (validation in lab to relevant environment)

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-08-03
• Deadline: 2027-11-30T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal
• Standard Horizon Europe application forms (HE RIA/IA) required

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland
• Application language: English

Notes

• Projects must comply with Horizon Europe’s general conditions, including admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity requirements.
• Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS data/services is mandatory if satellite-based solutions are employed.
• Entities directly or indirectly controlled by China are ineligible.
• Selected projects must contribute to the BRIDGE initiative and participate in its activities.