Integrated Approaches for Retrofitting Infrastructures with Innovative Energy Storage Technologies

Overview

Funding for projects that demonstrate innovative energy storage technologies integrated into retrofitted obsolete or outdated infrastructures, such as decommissioned power plants or industrial facilities, to enhance grid flexibility, sustainability, and circularity. Targets consortia aiming to improve energy security and economic viability through cost-effective, secure-by-design solutions.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities established in eligible countries, including research institutions, industry, SMEs, public bodies, and other stakeholders. Participation from non-EU/non-associated countries is permitted if funding provisions are in place.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: 10,000,000 EUR per project.
• Funding is provided as a lump sum.
• Total budget and funding rate not specified.

What Is Funded

• Demonstration of novel or improved energy storage technologies that utilize existing obsolete or outdated infrastructures (e.g., hydropower dams, coal mines, fossil fuel infrastructure).
• Integration of energy storage solutions with retrofitted infrastructures to optimize storage capacity, efficiency, circularity, and socioeconomic/environmental sustainability.
• Stakeholder outreach and assessment of environmental impacts.
• Secure-by-design approaches for energy systems.
• Contribution to the BRIDGE initiative for smart grid and storage systems.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Projects must target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.

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.
• Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout specified in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
• Evaluation follows standard Horizon Europe criteria (excellence, impact, implementation).

Post-Award Obligations

• Participation in the BRIDGE initiative and its activities.
• Reporting and dissemination requirements as outlined in the Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement.
• Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS data if satellite-based services are employed.

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 lump sum funding rules.
• Proposals must address both technological innovation and socioeconomic/environmental sustainability.
• Secure-by-design principles are mandatory for energy system integration.