HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-02-15
Critical technologies to improve the lifetime, efficient decommissioning and increase the circularity of offshore and onshore wind energy systems
Plain-language summary
Develop critical technologies to extend lifetime, enable efficient decommissioning, and boost circularity of offshore and onshore wind energy systems.
This call supports research and innovation to improve wind energy systems. It focuses on extending their operational lifetime, making decommissioning more efficient, and increasing material circularity. Both offshore and onshore wind technologies are targeted.
Likely relevant for
- Renewable energy technology developers
- Wind energy system manufacturers
- Circular economy researchers
- Decommissioning technology experts
- Sustainability-focused R&D organizations
Project signals
Focus on lifetime extension of wind turbinesInnovations in decommissioning methodsCircularity and material reuse in wind energyTechnologies for offshore and onshore wind
What it funds
- Development of critical technologies for wind energy systems
- Technologies to improve lifetime of wind turbines
- Efficient decommissioning methods for wind energy infrastructure
- Increasing circularity and material reuse in wind energy systems
- Applicable to both offshore and onshore wind energy
Expected outcomes
- Extended operational lifetime of wind energy systems
- Reduced environmental impact through circularity
- Improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness of decommissioning
- Enhanced sustainability of wind energy sector
Who can apply / participate
- Research organizations
- Industry partners
- SMEs
- Consortia including multiple stakeholders
- Check specific consortium composition rules in call documents
- EU Member States and associated countries as per Horizon Europe rules
- Refer to official call text for detailed eligibility conditions
- Exact consortium size and composition
- Specific funding rates and budget limits
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rate details
- Detailed scope and expected outcomes
Money
Budget and funding rates are not stated in the provided information and must be checked in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
Official source text
Fine print from the EU source record. Expand when you need the original wording.