Clean Energy Newsletter

The European Commission has launched new calls for projects under Horizon Europe's Work Programme for 2023-2024 Cluster 5 – which groups together topics on Climate Action, Energy and Mobility, with a total of EUR 420.1 million in EU funding.

The LIFE Call for Proposals 2023 is inviting stakeholders actively working on accelerating the clean energy transition and decarbonising Europe to submit their project ideas.

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is currently inviting experts from the fields of climate, energy and transport to register to the European Commission expert’s database.

Planning to apply for the Innovation Fund third small-scale call? We've got you covered with a range of captivating tutorials designed to effortlessly navigate you through the application process, with help on how to fill in the financial sheet, and guide you to identify your GHG methodology. Deadline to apply is 19 September.

The LIFE Citizens’ Prize allows you to vote for your preferred candidate among the 9 LIFE Awards finalists. Discover the stories and vote for your favourite LIFE project! The winners will be revealed at the LIFE Awards Ceremony in Brussels on 6 June.

Green Assist is a free advisory service available to help project managers and coordinators deliver green (or greener) projects in environmental and non-environmental sectors. Do you wonder if Green Assist is for you? Check out some examples of eligible projects!

Discover how the finalists for the EUSEW Awards have been driving forward the energy transition and cast your vote by 11 June across the three award categories: Innovation, Local Energy Action, and Woman in Energy. The Awards recognise outstanding efforts and innovation towards the energy transition and renewables in Europe. The winners will be announced at the EUSEW Awards ceremony, taking place on 20 June, in Brussels and online.

Following the launch of the first-ever call for proposals under the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism, CINEA organised a hybrid info day on 25 April in Helsinki and online. More than 250 people participated through the different channels. The call supports new solar PV projects located in Finland.

BUILD UP Skills supports 2030 National Roadmaps in 14 EU countries. The European Commission’s initiative aims to identify and bridge the workforce and skills gaps in line with the EU Green Deal, the Renovation Wave Strategy, and the EU’s climate objectives.

The European Maritime Day is the place where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. This year’s edition takes place in Brest, France on 24 and 25 May. CINEA is participating with a joint stand, a workshop, three pitching sessions and 14 projects showcasing their innovative solutions in the blue economy.

On 1 June 2023, CINEA will hold a specific information session on the LIFE 2023 Call for proposals on the Clean Energy Transition. You will be able to learn about how to prepare an application and what makes an excellent proposal.

On 13 June 2023, the European Commission invites you to a hybrid stakeholder consultation event. Stay updated on the Innovation Fund progress and share your views on future calls for proposals, following the revision of the EU ETS Directive. Join us and contribute to the design of the 2023 call for proposals.

The European Sustainable Energy Week is taking place on 20-22 June. Within the 60+ sessions at the Policy Conference, CINEA is proposing a large programme of debates and talks including:

• "Decarbonising the EU’s building stock: addressing the skills gap"
• "Career opportunities in the energy transition: the skills you need for the green economy"
• "Smart electricity grids: supporting RES integration and the clean energy transition"

Mark your calendars! Join us on 4 and 5 July 2023 for an exclusive event co-organised by CINEA and DG CLIMA. Discover insider tips and tricks to submit a winning application for the Innovation Fund third small-scale call. Don't miss this opportunity.

While flying is a major contributor to the climate crisis, behind the scenes scientists are working hard to develop cleaner and faster airliners. Horizon 2020-funded STRATOFLY is one of those pioneering projects designing aircraft for next generation air travel.

Supported with a total of EUR 99 000 under CEF Energy, the GORIO project aims to develop, build and operate up to 2GW of cross-border offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Riga area located in Estonian and Latvian waters.

FEDARENE warmly invites you to participate in an EU-wide survey on the progress of energy efficiency in the last years in your country. By taking part in the survey, you will be making an important contribution to energy efficiency efforts in Europe.

Horizon 2020 project HESTIA aims to develop a cost-effective solution for the next-generation demand-side response services by encouraging residential consumers to engage in flexibility sharing and grid balancing.

Following the 2022 CEF Energy call for preparatory studies for cross-border renewable energy projects, one project has been selected requesting EUR 252 500 of EU funding. The AdriaWind project will assess the feasibility of a potential offshore wind farm in the Northern Adriatic coastal zone near Croatia and Italy.