Demonstration of hydropower technologies for efficient and forward-looking refurbishment of existing hydropower plants

In short

This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €17 million for about 2 grants of €8.5 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 4 August 2027. Deadline: 1 December 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• Enhancing the capacities of the hydropower fleet to contribute with variable renewables base load to a secure and stable electricity system, including by modernising grid integration and hydropower fleet control.
• Increase technology leadership, competitiveness and technology export potential of European hydropower industry.
• Address challenges of climate change adaptation for a forward-looking and stable operation of sustainable hydropower for the coming decades.

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

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