Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The focus is on the ship and shore side interface. R&I will deliver solutions and technology to minimise high power recharging times at port, explore the applicability of charging solutions to a variety of batteries and their usefulness for different ship types. Additionally, R&I will develop standard interfaces which ensure a seamless integration of different electric ships into conventional port and ferry terminal operations, including their integration with future port and energy infrastructures as they evolve.
Detailed Call Description
Projects will address technologies and solutions for minimising time-to-recharge, by ensuring a recharging system of at least 5 MW capacity. No specific type of connection (either physical or inductive) is preferred.
A high level of charging performance is expected being suitable for new vessels, but solutions should also be adaptable towards existing or refitted vessels. Furthermore, it should be explored whether the results can be adapted to a range of particular charging situations where power demand may be lower but the resilience of the system has to be higher and the connection may be more difficult to make.
The following aspects need to be addressed:
Ease and required connection time flexibility regarding power levels and energy transfer whilst minimising impacts on electrical grid infrastructure (cables, switchboards, etc.), addressing potential battery degradation during fast charging, impacts on materials through e.g. corrosion and thermal stress.
It should be explored whether the results can be adapted to a range of particular charging situations where power demand may be lower but the resilience of the system has to be higher and the connection may be more difficult to make.
The energy supply at the port side is not within the scope of this topic. However, projects are expected to consider the minimum requirements for land side grid capacity and technical specifications needed to accompany project outputs.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The funding rate is 60% of the eligible costs.
This funding rate applies to both members and non-members of the partnership, except for non-profit legal entities, where the funding rate is up to 100% of the total eligible costs.
Expected EU contribution per project: € 7,00 million.
Thematic Categories
- Environment and Climate Change
- Fisheries/ Aquaculture and Maritime Policy
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Central Government
- Fishermen, Aquaculturists, Owners of Vessels
- Large Enterprises
- Local Authorities
- Private Bodies
- State-owned Enterprises
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Phone Number: +357 22205000
Email Address: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Persons:
Mr Christakis Theocharous
Scientific Officer A’
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 029
Contact Email: ctheocharous@research.org.cy
Mr George Christou
Scientific Officer
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 030
Contact Email: gchristou@research.org.cy
(Publish Date: 29/06/2021-for internal use only)