HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-02-03

Industrial manufacturing for lower-cost solar thermal components and systems

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

Innovation action to reduce costs in industrial manufacturing of solar thermal components and systems under RePowerEU.

This call supports projects that develop lower-cost manufacturing methods for solar thermal components and systems. It aims to boost renewable energy by making solar thermal technology more affordable. The call is part of the RePowerEU initiative to enhance energy independence and sustainability.

Likely relevant for

  • Solar thermal technology developers
  • Industrial manufacturers in renewable energy
  • Renewable energy system integrators
  • Energy technology innovators

Project signals

Focus on cost reduction in solar thermal componentsDevelopment of scalable manufacturing processesAlignment with RePowerEU goals

What it funds

  • Development of industrial manufacturing processes for solar thermal components and systems
  • Innovations aimed at lowering production costs of solar thermal technologies
  • Projects contributing to the RePowerEU renewable energy objectives

Expected outcomes

  • Reduced manufacturing costs for solar thermal components
  • Enhanced competitiveness of solar thermal systems
  • Increased deployment of solar thermal energy solutions

Who can apply / participate

  • Industrial companies
  • Research organizations
  • Consortia including industry and research partners
  • Check specific consortium composition rules in call documents
  • EU Member States and associated countries as per Horizon Europe rules
  • Must comply with Horizon Europe eligibility criteria for Innovation Actions
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific eligibility conditions for participants

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; submit full proposal by deadline.
  • Verify all eligibility and submission requirements in official call documents

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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