Clean Energy Newsletter

The Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive EUR 4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund, helping to put cutting-edge clean technologies into action across Europe. Over their first ten years of operation, the selected projects are expected to reduce emissions by about 476 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

A record 895 applications requesting a total of more than EUR 2.7 billion in EU funding were received in response to the LIFE 2024 calls for proposals for nature, environment, climate action and clean energy projects.

59 project proposals requesting more than EUR 609 million in EU co-funding have been submitted under the first cut-off deadline (24 September 2024) of the CEF Transport Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility. CINEA will check the admissibility and eligibility of the proposals which will then be evaluated against the specific award criteria of the call.

Six renewable hydrogen projects have signed their respective grant agreements, advancing them towards implementation and paving the way for new hydrogen European production. The total amount of support comes to EUR 694 521 237 and will be disbursed over a timespan of ten years. The next auction is expected to open on 3 December 2024 and will award up to EUR 1.2 billion support to renewable hydrogen producers located in the European Economic Area (EEA). The Terms and Conditions have already been published.

59 new projects, mobilising EUR 105 million (EUR 99 million EU contribution) for governance and market solutions to accelerate the clean energy transition.

Around 600 delegates gathered in the Italian city of Parma on 1-3 October for the Civitas Forum, which connects urban mobility practitioners. Over the three days, attendees heard from the cities and innovative projects transforming urban mobility systems towards a greener, cleaner future.

Find out more on how the LEAP-RE EU funded project seeks to create a long-term partnership of African and European stakeholders involving government (programme owners and funding agencies), research and academia, private sector, and civil society.

Energy transition is a top priority across Europe and the European Union is facing new challenges to adapt its energy systems and infrastructure. The Horizon Europe BeFlexible project aims at accelerating this transition with innovative solutions to integrate sustainable energy sources.

In the north east of Spain, a green revolution is taking place, solar panel by solar panel. LIFE JALON is powering rural villages and connecting citizens, local authorities, and businesses

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the CEF Energy programme, find out about the supported projects that stand out as a crucial links in strengthening the energy landscape of different regions. Spotlight on the Eneregio SOBOS (exploring the potential of district heating) and CICERONE (looking at developing green hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure).

Both projects stand out for the work in modernising and improving the distribution grid's efficiency at different locations in Czechia and Slovakia to match growing demand for renewable energy sources.

From deep renovation of residential buildings to smart homes, Europe’s clean energy transition needs skilled construction workers. Two recently-closed LIFE projects set out to map skill shortages and training gaps in Hungary and France.

The LIFE project NEW HYTS aims to revolutionise heavy transport through the deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles.

HYPERRIDE contributes to the field implementation of DC and hybrid AC-DC grids by identifying and providing solutions for a successful roll-out of new infrastructure across Europe.

The Innovation Fund PRIMUS project is driving Europe’s sustainable crystal glass production. By introducing a hybrid furnace, the project is set to cut 42,000 tonnes of CO2 in the next decade and boost energy efficiency in the glass industry.

The EMFF funded ATOMS project tested a new technology for large corrective maintenance operations of offshore wind turbines, which does not rely on the use of heavy-lift jack vessels. This significantly reduces both costs and environmental impact.