HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-02-02

Novel thermal energy storage for CSP

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
Opens
4 May 2023
Deadline
5 Sep 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Research and Innovation Action on novel thermal energy storage for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to enhance dispatchability.

This call funds research on new thermal energy storage solutions for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). The goal is to improve energy dispatchability and efficiency. It supports projects developing innovative solar thermal energy storage technologies.

Likely relevant for

  • Renewable energy researchers
  • Energy storage technology developers
  • Solar thermal energy experts
  • CSP technology innovators

Project signals

Innovative thermal storage conceptsFocus on CSP or solar thermal plantsImproving energy dispatchability and storage efficiency

What it funds

  • Development of novel thermal energy storage technologies for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
  • Enhancement of dispatchability and operational flexibility of CSP plants
  • Integration of innovative solar thermal energy storage solutions

Expected outcomes

  • Improved thermal energy storage capacity and efficiency
  • Enhanced dispatchability of CSP-generated power
  • Technological advancements in solar thermal energy storage

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organizations
  • Universities
  • Industry partners
  • SMEs
  • Likely requires multi-partner consortia combining research and industry expertise
  • Open to eligible entities within EU Member States and associated countries
  • Check specific eligibility rules for Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions
  • Exact consortium size and composition requirements
  • Specific country eligibility details

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rate details
  • Exact scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget and funding rates not stated; check official call documents for details.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 09:28 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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