Details
Funding programme or initiativeHorizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)CountryWorldwideLighthouseAtlantic and Arctic basinMediterranean Sea basinBaltic and North Sea basinDanube River basinDeadline date21 January 2025, 17:00 CETStatusOpenPublication date17 September 2024Mission Objectives1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy
Description
This funding is for projects that demonstrate innovative floating wind farm concepts.
Objectives:
Results of the project are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:
- Increased knowledge about design, construction, assembly and operation and maintenance of floating wind farms.
- Improved overall constructability, reliability, installability, operability and maintainability of floating offshore wind systems.
- Demonstrated efficient, low-cost and sustainable emerging technologies for floating wind turbines; reduction of the levelised cost of energy (LCOE).
- Reinforced European offshore wind turbine value chain and skills.
- Data for future optimisation of industry scale commissioning of the floater, mooring and anchor system.
Eligible applicants:
Detailed information on eligible applicants can be found here.
Budget:
A total of EUR 30.000.000 is allocated to the call HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-09 – HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions. The contribution to the projects is approximately EUR 15.000.000 (2 grants foreseen).
Duration:
Duration may vary. Please see link for details.