Cluster 5 Call 02-2026 (WP 2025)

De-risking wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement of wave energy research and development

Innovative approaches for the deployment of Positive Energy Districts

On-site innovative robotic and automated solutions and techniques for more sustainable and less disruptive building renovation and construction

Next generation distribution substation for increasing the system resilience

Extending the lifetime of crystalline silicon PV modules (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Towards commercialisation of Perovskite PV and development of dedicated manufacturing equipment (EUPI-PV Partnership)

New CO2 capture technologies

Innovative pathways for low carbon and climate resilient building stock and built environment (Built4People Partnership)

Improved reliability and optimised operations and maintenance for wind energy systems

Smarter buildings as part of the energy system for increased efficiency and flexibility – Societal Readiness Pilot

Innovative tools and services to manage and empower energy communities

Innovative solutions for a generative AI-powered digital spine of the EU energy system

Understand and minimise the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy

Phase out fossil fuel in energy intensive industries through the efficient integration of renewable energy sources

Competitiveness, energy security and integration aspects of advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin value chains

Development of innovative solutions strengthening the security of renewable energy value chains

Optimal combination of low embodied carbon construction products, technical building systems and circularity principles for climate neutral buildings (Built4People Partnership)

Underground Thermal Energy Storage in dense urban areas

Demonstration of thermal energy storage solutions for solar thermal plants and systems

Large-scale production of liquid advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin