Innovative microgrids for improved energy system integration and efficiency in urban contexts

In short

This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €20 million for about 3 grants of €7 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 9 February 2027. Deadline: 7 October 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• Improved awareness of the potential of Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) microgrids to support the goals of the European Green Deal and the Clean Industrial Deal, including as defined under the SET Plan [1] and the Solar Strategy [2] .
• Increased acceptance of LVDC microgrids in Europe, with significant and measurable contributions to human and building safety (notably with respect to DC faults), energy and resource efficiency, integration of renewables & storage and demand response, peak power shaving, resilience, and (where applicable) established (…)
• Increased uptake in European cities, facilitated by technical guidelines for installation of LVDC microgrids and recommendations on regulatory alignment to European, national, regional and local authorities, as well as power distribution operators.
• Increased number of regulatory options and standards supporting EU industry leadership in the supply of LVDC solutions, in line with the Competitiveness Compass guidelines for fostering innovation and growth.

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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