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Concentrated solar thermal systems for decarbonising industrial processes

Funding for the demonstration of concentrated solar thermal systems to decarbonise industrial processes by supplying renewable heat at temperatures between 150°C and 400°C. Targets consortia aiming to achieve at least 50% solar fraction in industrial heating applications.

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Details

Agency

EU Commission

Status

Open

Language

English

Funding Type

Grant

Funding Amount

Up to 43.0M €

Deadline

2027-03-31

Open Date

2026-12-03

Overview

Funding for the demonstration of concentrated solar thermal systems to decarbonise industrial processes by supplying renewable heat at temperatures between 150°C and 400°C. Targets consortia aiming to achieve at least 50% solar fraction in industrial heating applications.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities established in eligible countries, including industry partners, research organisations, and technology providers. At least one industrial demonstration site must be involved.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 43,000,000 EUR. Funding is provided as a lump sum, with eligible costs determined by the Horizon Europe lump sum model.

What Is Funded

Demonstration of concentrated solar thermal systems for industrial heat production (150°C–400°C), including integration with storage and existing heating/cooling processes. Focus on optimising energy efficiency, heat recovery, and techno-economic feasibility. Hybridisation with other on-site renewables may be considered but must prioritise solar thermal solutions.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 7–9, demonstrating operational systems in relevant industrial environments. A go/no-go milestone is required before deployment, including proof of industrial engagement, permits, engineering plans, and a business case.

Key Dates

Deadline: 2027-03-30T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Horizon Europe Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and templates outlined in the call documentation.

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 use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS if satellite-based data or services are employed. Replicability to other industrial processes and environmental impact assessments are required. Use of the EU-SOLARIS research infrastructure is encouraged but not mandatory.