Innovation Fund - Project Development Assistance

Country: Greece
Sector: Wind energy
Project promoter:  ITSAS WIND S.L.

The GEROA project is an ambitious floating offshore wind energy initiative aimed at addressing the limitations of existing technologies, which are only effective and economically viable in shallow coastal waters. GEROA seeks to overcome these constraints by demonstrating a floating wind farm within the Greek maritime zone, in a location situated between the coast of Alexandroupolis and the island of Samothrace.

Building on the innovative SATH (Swinging Around Twin Hull) floating platform technology, GEROA will demonstrate a pre-commercial floating wind farm integrating three to five units, each with a rated capacity between 10 to 15 MW turbines (45 - 50 MW total capacity). The project aims to validate the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of deploying large-scale floating offshore wind farms in deep waters.

GERDA represents a key step towards the industrialisation and commercialisation of floating wind in Europe, advancing a scalable solution to access deeper offshore wind resources while minimizing environmental impact and lifecycle costs. By leveraging concrete-based floating structures with a Single Point Mooring (SPM) system, the project introduces a durable, cost-effective and easily replicable alternative. In addition to contributing to the EU's Green Deal and Net-Zero by 2050 objectives, GERDA supports regional development by fostering a robust European supply chain, promoting local industrial participation and generating high-quality employment. The knowledge gained through this project will be instrumental for future multi-GW deployments of floating wind farms across Europe and beyond.

Country: Germany
Sector: Geothermal energy
Project promoter: ZeroGeo Energy GmbH

Project SÜD aims to utilise electrical reservoir stimulation (ERS) technology in a sedimentary basin and produce electricity via organic ranking cycle (ORC) technology. ERS is applied by deploying downhole electrodes, anode and cathode, in separate wells.

This stimulation is used to enhance natural permeability and achieve higher flow rates. The pilot project will be the first implementation of ERS technology for geothermal projects in Europe and the first use of ERS outside of field tests in the USA and Oman.

Country: Spain
Sector: Use of renewable energy outside Annex I
Project promoter: ENSÖ ESC S.L.

The B1O4O02 project consists of a large-scale commercial BECCU (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture) plant based on the innovative integration of (1) a cogeneration sustainable biomass power plant and (2) an advanced amine solvent post-combustion technology with a new advanced solvent and lower energy consumption compared to first generation amines processes.

The project, which will be located in Torrelavega (Cantabria, Spain), aims to produce bioheat, bioelectricity, and 100% biogenic CO₂ as a by-product. Bioenergy will be produced (112 MWt of bioheat and 15.84 MWe  of bioelectricity power), which will be supplied to the internal process units of a chemical plant using process integration strategies, and for self-consumption within the BECCU plant. BIO4CO₂ project will boost the development of new CO₂ value chains via a circular economy, at the same time, it will facilitate new business models in which biogenic captured CO₂ can be reused in the chemical (e-fuels manufacturing) or food industry.

Country: Spain
Sector: Wind energy
Project promoter: Marine Power Systems Ltd

PelaFlex is the only deep-water offshore wind platform that is optimised across the entire value chain: installed performance, manufacturing, assembly, transportation, installation, wind turbine generator (WTG) integration and maintenance resulting in the most optimal overall approach to deep-water wind.

PelaFlex is stable, lightweight and manufacturable. With minimal motions, it maximises energy capture and wind turbine compatibility.

• Structurally efficient by design – keeping the weight down without compromising strength, stability and performance.
• Designed for local manufacturing – and maximum use of the existing supply chain.
• Builds on proven offshore execution models – simplifying port-side operations and supporting rapid industrial scale deployment.
• High stability with negligible tilt in operation – boosting energy yield and reducing the need for turbine and tower adaptations.
• Minimal environmental footprint – reducing the impact on marine life and the seabed. This pilot project will deploy the PelaFlex GS deep-water platform with turbine in the offshore open sea environment, feed electricity into the grid and achieve project certification.

Country: France
Sector: Hydro/Ocean energy
Project promoter: HelioRec SAS

SunHarbor Brest is a first-of-its-kind floating solar project at the port of Brest, deploying HelioRec's patented W300Á system – a marine-engineered solution designed for nearshore environments.

Supported by the European Investment Bank, this demonstration project showcases advanced features like a hydro-lock ballast and shock-absorbing mechanism, ensuring resilience in waves up to 4 m and winds of 200 km/h.

Unlike conventional floating photoinitiators (PIs), the W300Á thrives in harsh maritime conditions, unlocking clean energy potential in ports and coastal zones. With its eco-design, multifunctionality and cost parity with rooftop solar, the system redefines renewable energy deployment on underutilised water surfaces.

Developed by French startup HelioRec in partnership with the port of Brest, SunHarbor Brest sets a new benchmark for scalable, sustainable power in Europe's coastal infrastructure.

Country: Norway
Sector: Wind energy
Project promoter: WIND CATCHING SYSTEMS AS

Wind Catching Systems (WCS) is a technology developer pioneering next generation floating offshore wind solutions that aims to deliver materially lower levelised cost of energy. Its patented multi-turbine architecture is designed to unlock industrial-scale floating wind at economics approaching today’s bottom-fixed benchmarks, supporting broader market adoption and accelerating the energy transition.

The Wind Catching Demo (WCD), located near the Vestavind D site on Norway’s west coast, will deliver the first full-scale validation of WCS’s technology. The project will design, install and operate a single 40 MW multi-turbine floating structure, testing core components including turbines, turbine handling system, fabrication and installation methodology and operations under real offshore conditions. This full-scale demonstration is a critical step toward commercialisation, enabling certification, cost verification and preparation for future deployments.

With a full commercial operational lifetime, WCD will showcase substantial gains in footprint efficiency, operations cost and lifetime performance, establishing the Windcatcher concept as a competitive solution for deep-water floating wind markets. By validating the technology at scale, the project positions WCS to accelerate the adoption of cost-efficient, high-yield floating wind and contribute to the global energy transition.

Country: Sweden (deployment in EU Waters)
Sector: Renewable Energy – Ocean / Tidal Stream Energy
Project promoter: Minesto

The Euro Dragon Farm project aims to deliver an innovative tidal energy pilot array in EU waters, designed to accelerate the scaleup and evidence the commercial readiness of tidal stream energy in the EU.

The pilot will consist of a multi-turbine array deployed at a tidal site in the EU, as the first stage of a larger build-out. The project will demonstrate innovative tidal turbines developed by Swedish tidal technology leader Minesto, building on proven operational experience while introducing innovations aimed at further improving performance, reliability and cost efficiency. The multimegawatt pilot targets a 100% predictable and dispatchable renewable resource, reinforcing tidal energy's role as a valuable complement to intermittent renewables such as wind and solar.

The Euro Dragon Farm project is designed to pilot and demonstrate the first cost-efficient, lightweight and predictable tidal energy array in an identified tidal site in the EU, marking a significant milestone in ocean energy innovation. By deploying this groundbreaking technology, the project aims to provide reliable baseload tidal energy, serving as a global reference for both isolated and interconnected regions transitioning toward carbon-neutral energy systems. The demonstration aims to validate the commercial viability of tidal energy in environments where conventional solutions are not feasible.

The Euro Dragon Farm represents Minesto's first multimegawatt-deployment in the EU, reinforcing the company's role as a pioneer in marine energy.

Founded in 2007 in Gothenburg, Sweden, as a spin-off from Saab, Minesto specialises in innovative solutions for harnessing renewable electricity from tidal streams and ocean currents. Its patented "Dragon" kite system enables efficient energy capture in low-flow and deep-water conditions, opening new markets for tidal power.

Country: Czechia
Sector: Renewable Energy
Project promoter: ComPon Praha a.s

ComPon project aims to deploy a first-of-a-kind floating heat pump system utilising the energy potential of a river water flow. The system will produce heating and cooling, and it will be connected to a 4-pipe district heating and cooling network in the city of Prague. The system uses six heat pumps, from five different suppliers in a floating pontoon (ComPon).

The innovation consists in a new combination of heating and cooling technologies utilising energy from the river's water. As opposed to energy centres on land utilising industrial heat pump technology, the ComPon solution does not require river water to leave the waterbody, it is located close to customers (shorter, less costly and more efficient distribution), is built in a shipyard as a plug and play solution (no excessive land purchase and construction costs, shorter construction time in controlled environment).

Country: Spain
Sector: Wind energ
Project promoter: EnerOcean S.L.

The Primavera-PP project proposed for EU Innovation Fund is a ground-breaking landmark offshore wind Pilot Project led by EnerOcean, Spain’s oldest dedicated marine renewable engineering company and today a member of the Eni group. Using Enerocean's multiple-award-winning W2Power floating solution, the project will surpass today’s single-turbine floaters, which become progressively heavier, costly, and difficult to scale as offshore turbines become more powerful and expensive to install and maintain with existing port and shipyard infrastructure.

Installed within Port waters of Granadilla commercial Port in Tenerife, Canary Islands, the project will demonstrate a pre-commercial solution optimal for offshore sites with strong wind resources in harsh, deepwater seas across the world. Building on EnerOcean’s sea-proven prototype, qualified by open-sea testing since 2019 and the world's first certified engineering design in the >15MW power class, the Pilot features W2Power's IP-protected pair of wind turbines on a compact semi-submersible structure with platform-level yaw via a Single Point Mooring system. This innovative configuration significantly reduces heeling loads, material requirements and mechanical complexity above all other contenders in floating wind.

The Pilot uses a pair of 5.5-MW turbines for 11 MW total power, whereas W2Power's commercial pipeline is designed for and being certified for 20 MW per platform. The use of two 10MW turbines, fully commercial and available from multiple OEM's, will enable both cost-efficiency and reliability superior to any single 20 MW turbine, still not commercialised. When built, Primavera-PP will be the first full-size W2Power unit and more powerful than any floating wind platform in European waters today.

Primavera-PP will showcase the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of this architecture through advanced control strategies, digital-twin-based monitoring and modular construction. As a first-of-a-kind project delivering renewable power to in-port industrial off-takers under long-term PPAs, Primavera-PP represents a critical step toward the industrialization and commercial rollout of scalable and cost-competitive floating wind power across Europe, strengthening regional supply chains and contributing to EU decarbonization objectives.

Country: Croatia
Sector: Geothermal Energy
Project promoter: Factor2Energy GmbH

The Genesis Project is an innovative initiative focused on deploying the first full-scale demonstration of a CO₂-based geothermal power plant using the proprietary Factor2Energy-NGP technology.

Situated in Kopčevec, near Zagreb, Croatia, this project revolutionizes renewable energy by leveraging superficial CO2 as the working fluid, replacing traditional water or steam, to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. This approach can also make use of captured carbon and transform CO₂ from a waste product into a high-efficiency medium for geothermal power generation - achieving up to 50% higher power output and 40% lower OPEX than conventional geothermal technologies.

The project's core objectives include validating the techno-economic viability of CO₂-based geothermal energy and demonstrating a net negative, emissions-free baseload power solution. It also aims to support Croatia's national energy security by reducing electricity imports and enabling knowledge transfer and standardization for broader EU adoption of CCUS-based power systems. GENESIS is not only a technological endeavour but also a strategic investment in Europe's energy future. It aligns with EU objectives for climate neutrality and energy security, positioning the European Union at the forefront of a new generation of dispatchable renewable power.

By transforming traditional CCS infrastructure into a revenue-generating asset, the project paves the way for scalable deployment across Europe and beyond, offering a sustainable, cost-effective, and emissions-free energy solution. Led by a multidisciplinary team from Factor2Energy the project combines expertise in geothermal energy, power generation, and infrastructure development to deliver a first-of-its-kind demonstration. The Genesis Project is poised to set new benchmarks in geothermal scalability and CO₂ utilization, contributing significantly to the global transition towards sustainable energy.

Country: Spain
Sector: Geothermal energy
Project promoter: Melilla Geothermal Energy S.L.

The GEOMEL project represents a pioneering initiative to deploy Spain’s first high-enthalpy deep geothermal power plant, strategically located in the autonomous city of Melilla – an energy-isolated territory reliant on imported fossil fuels. Designed to harness the geothermal potential of the Melilla-Fès-Smaala-Oulmès fault system, the project integrates four production-reinjection doublets and state-of-the-art Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology to deliver 21 MW of net electricity and 8 MW of thermal energy.

This dual-output configuration enables efficient cogeneration, supplying both the regional power grid and a district heating network that serves municipal and industrial users, such as REMESA’s wastewater treatment and waste-to-energy facilities. GEOMEL’s closed-loop system ensures zero emissions, full brine reinjection and long-term resource sustainability, while minimising land use and environmental impact. The project is supported by advanced drilling techniques, predictive SCADA-based operation and integration with urban water infrastructure, establishing a replicable model for geothermal deployment in densely populated, spatially constrained environments.

Beyond its technological innovation, GEOMEL contributes to climate neutrality, energy sovereignty and regional development, aligning with EU initiatives such as the Green Deal, REPowerEU and the Just Transition Mechanism. By creating high-quality jobs and enabling industrial growth in a structurally disadvantaged outermost region, GEOMEL stands as a cornerstone project for a resilient, decarbonised European energy future.

Country: Denmark
Sector: Solar energy
Project promoter: EUROPEAN ENERGY A/S

The SUNFUEL project, developed by European Energy, aims to demonstrate an innovative large-scale agri-photovoltaic (PV) solution that integrates renewable electricity generation with ongoing agricultural production. Located at the 65-hectare Barmosen Energy Park in Denmark, the project represents the world's largest crop-integrated PV installation to date, with a capacity of 44.5 MWp.

The system utilises a proprietary horizontal single-axis solar tracking technology (ΗSAT-2P), optimised for dual land-use by ensuring efficient solar exposure while enabling seamless crop cultivation beneath the solar panels. Innovations include specialised tracker control units, retractable mounting structures for simplified installation and maintenance, optimised cable management and custom-designed bearings enhancing resilience and reducing costs.

Country: Spain
Sector: renewables - wave energy
Project promoter: Wavepiston

Wavepiston technology harnesses ocean waves to produce clean electricity and freshwater. The project aims to develop and operate a modular 2.7 MW first-of-a-kind wave energy farm, providing renewable energy and desalinated water to the northern coast of Gran Canaria.

The project aims to increase renewable energy use on the island and to showcase sustainable wave energy farms, using its results in discussions with key stakeholders around the world. It also lays the groundwork for a large-scale commercial wave energy farm, at the same site, which is already under discussion with key stakeholders.

Wavepiston is headquartered in Denmark and has a subsidiary in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

Country: Belgium
Sector: solar energy
Project promoter: Seavolt BV

The Seavolt North Sea Demonstrator is a first-of-a-kind project designed to validate a scalable offshore floating solar photovoltaic technology under real open -sea conditions in the Belgian North Sea. The demonstrator will consist of four interconnected floating platforms, each measuring 35 × 35  m, deployed in two phases and equipped with a total of 1  MW of photovoltaic capacity.

The modular system will be moored and anchored to the seabed and connected to the grid infrastructure of an existing Belgian offshore wind farm. The project aims to derisk and validate Seavolt’s offshore solar technology as a cost-effective and scalable solution for future multi megawatt and gigawatt-scale deployment.

By co-locating offshore solar with existing wind farms, the project shows how shared electrical infrastructure, combined operations and maintenance, and reduced site investigation and permitting can lower costs and speed up renewable energy deployment in the North Sea. The demonstrator will provide essential performance, reliability and survivability data to support future commercial rollout.

The initiative is led by Seavolt, a technology provider in offshore solar, which aims to assemble a strong Belgian and international consortium to carry out. the project. The project brings together expertise from the offshore, solar and maritime sectors to deliver Belgium’s first offshore solar demonstrator and prepare the way for large-cale deployment in the North Sea.

Country: Denmark
Sector: Geothermal energy
Project promoter: Green Therma ApS

The project consists of a first-of-a-kind multi-well geothermal deployment based on a double-walled, vacuum-insulated coaxial tube technology that enables the extraction of heat from underground without interaction with reservoir fluids.

The coaxial tube will allow water to circulate to a depth of 3- to 4 km and then along a horizontal section of 3- to 5 km, before returning the heated water through the insulated inner pipe of the tube.

Country: France
Sector: Manufacturing of components for renewable energy
Project promoter: Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS

The ADAPT project will establish a new manufacturing line at Liebherr Components Colmar SAS in Colmar, France, to produce and test a high-power (> 2 MW), dual-fuel power generator for off-grid applications. Designed to operate on renewable ammonia and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), the generator offers a cleaner, dispatchable alternative to diesel-based systems. It targets sectors such as mining, where energy demand is high and grid access is limited, and aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Liebherr Components Colmar SAS is a subsidiary of the Liebherr Group, specialising in large combustion generators for mining and industrial use.

Country: Spain
Sector: Manufacturing of components for energy storage
Project promoter: Micro Electrochemical Technologies S.L. 

Micro Electrochemical Technologies S.L. (B5tec) is a small-sized company focused on energy storage solutions leveraging microtechnology and organic chemistry for improved performance, cost and reliability. Its portfolio includes a microflow battery with associated components, a microfuel cell for photovoltaics, and REDCAP (Redox Capacitor), the closest product to market. Following the REDCAP laboratory scale proof of concept in 2021, B5tec acquired a pilot plant in late 2022 to begin industrialisation and validation under real conditions. REDCAP is a novel approach consisting of a metal-free hybrid supercapacitor, able to bring high power and energy density, together and with a long-life cycle.

Country: Poland 
Sector: Manufacturing of components for energy storage
Project promoter: ADM 14 Sp. z o. O. 

The GigaWatt Cells project aims to establish industrial-scale production of advanced TNMC811 lithium-ion battery cells designed for heavy-duty and selected dual-use applications. The project is developed through research and development (R&D) by Tangram Battery sp. z o.o. and Coracina Enterprises Ltd, with Tangram responsible for engineering, factory integration and technology deployment, and Coracina contributing the intellectual property and scale-up expertise required for industrialisation of the TNMC811 technology.

The technology offers high energy density, long cycle life, stable internal resistance and fast-charging capability. The project will be implemented by ADM14 sp. z o.o., a special-purpose vehicle wholly owned by DC24 ASI sp. z o.o., which will develop a dedicated production facility in south-eastern Poland with an initial capacity of approximately 0.5 GWh per year. Together, ADM14, Tangram and Coracina provide complementary expertise across technology development, engineering, scale-up and financing.

Country: France
Sector: Manufacturing of components for energy storage 
Project promoter: SAS CARBON

CARBON, via the development of its vertically integrated 5 GW Gigafactory for ingots, wafers, cells and modules, has the ambition to:

• participate to the decarbonisation goals, reducing drastically the CO₂ emissions of photovoltaic (PV) modules production,
• improve the sustainability of PV modules production through local, responsible and innovative manufacturing,
• contribute to reshore the PV industry in Europe, building a resilient solar PV value chain and bringing net-zero emission industry to Europe,
• increase the energy sovereignty of Europe.

The factory is expected to be operational at the end of 2028 and reach its full capacity of 5.1 GW in 2029, with a cumulative emissions avoidance of around 22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent during its ten years of operation.

The project will integrate innovative technologies at all stages of the value chain, combined with sustainability and circular economy measures. The high-efficiency cell production process which lies at the core of the project is based on the latest TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) and BC (Back-Contact) cell technologies and is the result of decades of research and development efforts at SC Konstanz, CEA Liten at INES and CARBON's shareholders ECM Greentech and Semco Smartech.

The gigafactory will be located in Fos-sur-Mer, in the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur on a surface of over 45 hectares. The selected area is in immediate proximity to the port of Marseille Fos, the largest industrial port in France, and occupies a privileged geostrategic location at the crossroads of the sea routes, with very good connection to all major harbours in the world and with excellent infrastructures to handle all types of traffic, through road, rail, river and sea. High industrialised area, with a skilled workforce available.

The CARBON gigafactory, unique in Europe, was granted the construction permit and the environmental authorisation encompassing the three main factories (production of ingot and wafer; transformation of cells into wafer in clean rooms; highly automatic module assembly). The supply of water and renewable electricity in the required volumes is also ensured.

Finally, CARBON benefits from the strong commitment of the local and national key stakeholders with the mobilisation of an employment task force, to provide the required talents and workforce. CARBON is integrated in an exceptional industrial environment, an ecosystem turned towards innovation, and participates to the strategic development activities in the region.

Country: Germany
Sector: Manufacturing of components for renewable energy  
Project promoter: VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & CO KG (VAC)

EUROMAG aims to develop a 439 tonnes per year manufacturing process for Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) magnet assemblies, specifically designed for wind turbine applications, achieving unparalleled magnetic performance without the use of heavy rare earth metals (Dysprosium (Dy) and Terbium (Tb).

The manufacturing process is split between two sites, one in Germany for the initial powder processing and sintering, and one in Slovakia for the final grinding, coating and assembly.

Country: Italy
Sector: Manufacturing of components for energy storage
Project promoter: GVP ITALIA S.R.L.

The HIGH-CYDE project consists of manufacturing 40-foot (12-metre) compressed hydrogen storage cylinders by upgrading and expanding the capacity of an existing plant that currently produces smaller cylinders. This development will enable the storage and transport of large volumes of high-pressure hydrogen, supporting industrial-scale applications.

The cylinders to be produced will be the largest high-pressure (300 bar) composite cylinders worldwide, designed to be fitted with ISO frames for safe and efficient transport. The core innovation lies in the use of a hydroformed steel liner, developed through a patented process unique to GVP.

Further advances include a reduced thickness of the carbon fibre reinforcement, which lowers the overall weight of the cylinder while increasing its storage capacity.

Country: Hungary
Sector: Manufacturing of components for renewable energy
Project promoter: CAADEX KFT

The PUMPEDGE project, led by CAADEX Ltd., aims to revolutionise industrial heating through the development and production of an innovative heat pump family. This groundbreaking technology addresses the critical need for efficient, scalable heating solutions in the underserved 20-100 kW range, targeting industrial applications.

At the heart of the innovation is a novel thermally conductive contact material that prevents performance degradation, leading to a 30% increase in energy efficiency by the end of the product's 10-year lifecycle.

The project objectives include:

• Developing five heat pump models (20, 30, 50, 65, and 94 kW)
• Enhancing the application process of the innovative contact material
• Expanding a production facility in Komló, Hungary
• Demonstrating the solution under industrial conditions.

These objectives will be achieved through a comprehensive approach involving advanced manufacturing techniques, and partnerships with key industry stakeholders. The project leverages existing facilities and expertise while incorporating innovative elements to create a state-of-the-art production environment.

PUMPEDGE aligns closely with the Work Programme's goals by addressing industrial decarbonisation, enhancing EU technological leadership, and contributing to energy security.

The project aims to avoid approximately 115,801.98 tons of CO2 emissions over 10 years, demonstrating significant environmental impact. Furthermore, it strengthens Europe's industrial competitiveness in clean energy technologies and supports the transition to a low-carbon economy.

By combining technological innovation with a market-driven approach, PUMPEDGE has the potential to set new benchmarks in industrial heating efficiency and sustainability, contributing to the EU's climate neutrality objectives.

Country:  Finland
Sector: Manufacturing of components for energy storage
Project promoter: Epsilon Advanced Materials Oy

The project aims to construct a plant with a production capacity of 30 000 MTPA of high-performance, sustainable graphite-based anode materials such as active anode material (AAM), for lithium-ion batteries, supporting electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The planned project location is GigaVaasa in Vaasa, Finland, within a designated manufacturing hub.

Country:  Italy
Sector: Manufacturing of components for energy storage
Project promoter: FIB S.p.A.

FIB S.p.A., acting as project promoter, represents the first industrial plant in Italy and Southern Europe dedicated to the mass production of lithium-ion cells, modules and battery packs. As a European battery cell manufacturer, FIB S.p.A. has a strong interest in adopting cutting-edge battery technologies, with a particular focus on the development and adoption of greener materials. Aligned with this vision, the FENICE project – of which ENI is a beneficiary – aims to accelerate the energy transition towards sustainability and decarbonisation by promoting a new economic paradigm based on virtuous, innovative and low-impact products and production processes, supporting the transition from a linear to a circular model.

In this context, the project supports the development of a vertically integrated Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery industrial platform in Southern Italy, covering LFP cathode active material (CAM) production, cell and module manufacturing, and recycling, supported by a digital-twin-enabled approach to enhance efficiency, traceability and process optimisation. The project contributes to EU climate objectives while strengthening Europe’s clean-tech manufacturing capacity and strategic autonomy.

Country:  Finland
Sector: Manufacturing of components for energy storage
Project promoter: BROADBIT BATTERIES ΟΥ

The project aims to develop a pilot-scale production line for sodium-salt (Na-salt) batteries designed for long-duration energy storage (LDES) applications. This technology aims to offer efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.

The targeted markets include renewable energy producers, public charging infrastructure and data centres, by addressing grid and renewable energy flexibility. The pilot plant will serve as a demonstration platform for sodium-salt-based LDES solutions.

Country:  Spain
Sector: manufacturing of components for energy storage
Project promoter: RESONAC GRAPHITE SPAIN, S.A.U

Resonac Graphite Spain S.A.U. is a privately held subsidiary of Resonac Holdings that manufactures and supplies graphite electrodes for steelmaking, recycling, and non-ferrous smelting, mainly for the Spanish market. Its IKIGAI project aims to transform the supply of high-performance fossil pitch free synthetic graphite for battery anode material..

Country:  Romania
Sector: manufacturing of components for renewable storage
Project promoter: Heliomit Project Company Alpha

Gigapanel is a first-of-a-kind, fully integrated solar photovoltaic manufacturing project developed by Heliomit SRL in Bârlad, Romania. On a single, highly automated site, the project combines ingot pulling, wafering, cell production and module assembly, with a planned output of 5 GW of high-efficiency n-type heterojunction solar modules per year.

The factory is designed to supply itself with renewable electricity from on-site solar generation and battery storage. By adding traceable, low-carbon module capacity within the European Union, Gigapanel helps close the gap between Europe's solar deployment and its manufacturing base, strengthening supply-chain resilience and energy sovereignty.

Country:  France
Sector: manufacturing of components for energy storage; extraction and refining of battery grade lithium (lithium carbonate).
Project promoter: Eramet SA and Electricité de Strasbourg SA

AGELI is a geothermal lithium production demonstration plant project that has already been deployed at pilot scale. The project will develop and deploy a fully integrated geothermal direct lithium extraction and refining process, optimising the synergies between lithium and geothermal energy production.

It aims to produce up to 15 kt per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate to supply the European battery value chain while generating 376 GWh per year of renewable geothermal energy. The energy produced will be mainly self-consumed by the project, while the surplus will be sold externally, to generate additional revenue.

Country:  Lithuania
Sector: manufacturing of components for renewable energy
Project promoter: SOLI TEK CELLS

Soli Tek Cells is a vertically integrated solar manufacturer specialising in glass-glass photovoltaic modules and energy storage solutions for applications such as BIPV, Agri-PV and infrastructure integration. Under the DUET-PV project, the company will upgrade its existing production line from 90 MW to 180 MW, significantly expanding manufacturing capacity.

The new line will incorporate IBC,  and tandem cell technologies, enabled by a flexible stringing system capable of switching technologies within two hours.

Country: Austria
Sector: Energy Storag
Project promoter: Wärmespeicher Weitendorf Gmb

The project consists of a large-scale high-temperature solar thermo-energy storage (TES) system integrated in a repurposed basalt quarry. The system combines mature technologies such as heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, solar thermal collectors and Biomass Condensing Boilers as well as a novel TES with an innovative floating insulating lid.

Country: Italy
Sector: Other energy storage
Project promoter: CFFT S.p.A.

Project IGL (for Intermodal Green Logistics) is a strategic initiative of CCFT to transform the port of Civitavecchia (north of Rome) into one of the first near net zero intermodal logistics hubs globally.

The project integrates an Anion Exchange Membrane electrolyser with a photovoltaic system and a fuel cell. Its purpose is to use solar energy to produce green hydrogen, creating a scalable model for renewable energy storage and use. The project is connected to the Hydrogen Valley infrastructure and aims to contribute to the broader ecosystem, promoting sustainable practices and green energy adoption. Its modular design allows future expansion and adaptation.

The expected result is a reduction in carbon emissions, supporting global sustainability goals and demonstrating green hydrogen’s role in industrial and port operations.

By combining solar generation with hydrogen technology and embedding it within a broader decarbonisation strategy, the IGL project sets a benchmark for renewable energy innovation in logistics. It underscores hydrogen’s role in the clean energy transition and positions Civitavecchia as a model for sustainable port operations, aligning with global climate objectives and paving the way for near net zero logistics hubs.

Country: Ireland
Sector: Electricity storage
Project promoter: Redoxblox

The project will demonstrate the utilisation of surplus renewable electricity for steam generation via Redoxblox thermochemical energy storage technology at ArraTipp Dairy Co-op in Ireland. Redoxblox will deploy its first product in Ireland, utilising surplus renewable electricity to charge and store energy as heat and chemical energy.

Heat will be delivered to a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) to offset natural-gas-generated steam at the facility. The system uses a state-of-the-art energy storage medium (high-temperature thermochemical) to store renewable electricity in a compact and cost-effective unit. Energy is recovered as superheated air that is used to generate steam with a HRSG.

Country: Cyprus
Sector: Intra-day electricity storage
Project promoter: ALTUM MARE LTD

The UW-CAES1 project is a first-of-a-kind pilot that aims to establish Europe’s first grid-connected, underwater, isobaric–adiabatic compressed air energy storage (CAES) facility off the southern coast of Cyprus, integrated with the PROTEAS (Platform for Research, Observation, and Technological Applications in Solar Energy) research infrastructure. The project will deploy a 3 MWh storage system delivering 300 kW of power for up to 10 hours, using submerged compressed air tanks installed at 100 metres water depth and connected to an onshore compression, expansion and thermal storage plant.

By exploiting natural hydrostatic pressure and adiabatic heat recovery, the system aims to enable zero-emission, long-duration energy storage without critical raw materials, fossil fuels or geological caverns. The technology relies on commercially proven compressors, turbo expanders and thermal energy storage, combined with modular underwater storage tanks. Operating under real grid conditions, UW-CAES1 will validate the technical performance, efficiency, reliability and environmental compatibility of underwater CAES, while generating robust operational data to support replication and commercial scale-up.

The project is led by Altum Mare, a Cypriot Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established to commercialise the patented technology developed by its parent company, BaroMar.

Country: Hungary
Sector: Intra-day electricity storage
Project promoter: Green Industry Kft

The GEMIS project, developed by Green Industry Kft, aims to develop, construct and operate a long-duration energy storage system with a capacity of 120 MWh based on graphene/tantalum hybrid electrostatic ultracapacitors near Neszmély, Hungary, integrated with a 82.8 MW solar photovoltaic park.

The project will repurpose a 172-hectare landfill site for the deployment of 20 modular Graphene Energy Module Innovation Systems. The project will be fully integrated into the public electricity grid and will enable trading of surplus energy on the intraday market as well as participation in frequency regulation, black start capability, and peak load management.

Country: Ireland
Sector: Intra-day electricity storage
Project promoter: ENERGY DOME SPA

The Rhode CO₂ Battery Project involves installing two standard‑frame CO₂ battery units providing about 45 MW of discharge power and approximately 363 MWh of storage. Located in Rhode, County Offaly, Ireland, the project targets the Irish electricity market for arbitrage, ancillary services, capacity provision and data‑centre applications (with a long-term tolling agreement).

The project falls within the long‑duration energy storage sector, using a closed‑loop CO₂‑based thermodynamic process. The main innovation proposed is the integration at a system‑level of two standard storage units, enabling demonstration of system integration of multiple units and increasing the system readiness level by scaling‑up innovative technologies.

The promoter, Energy Dome S.p.A. (Italy), develops, owns and operates CO₂‑based long‑duration energy storage systems, including design, engineering, construction and deployment of CO₂ battery projects internationally.

Country: Ireland
Sector: Intra-day electricity storage
Project promoter: FuturEnergy Ballynahone DAC

The Ballynahone LDES project is a pilot project that will establish Europe’s first multi day, iron-air battery facility in County Donegal, Ireland. The project will deploy a 10 MW installation with 1 GWh of storage capacity, capable of delivering 100 hours of continuous, zero-carbon discharge. This long-duration capability will absorb surplus renewable electricity in a wind-rich, grid-constrained region and feed it back during long periods of low renewable energy production, providing a firm and clean alternative to fossil fuel backup generation.

The pilot aims to validate the performance of multi -day storage under real operating conditions and demonstrate its operational behaviour, and suitability for wider deployment. The project is led by FuturEnergy Ballynahone DAC, a special purpose vehicle for the Ballynahone LDES project and a wholly owned subsidiary of FuturEnergy Ireland Development Holdings DAC, a joint venture owned equally by Coillite and ESB. The supplier of the iron-air technology is Form Energy.

Country: the Netherlands
Sector: other electricity storage
Project promoter: ECOLOG EOS B.V.

Project Eos establishes a dedicated maritime corridor to bring renewable hydrogen into the heart of Europe. Developed by EcoLog EOS B.V., the project focuses on the large-scale import and regasification of liquid RFNBO hydrogen through the Port of Amsterdam. With an annual capacity of 200,000 metric tonnes, this infrastructure directly supports the European Union’s target of securing at least half of its hydrogen supply from cost-effective external sources, within and beyond Europe.

The project’s innovation lies in its efficiency. "By capturing the cold energy" generated during hydrogen regasification, it also supports the liquefaction and export of CO₂. This integrated midstream approach offers a scalable pathway for hard-to-abate industries to meet decarbonisation targets through clean fuel imports and carbon sequestration.

Country: the Netherlands
Sector: other electricity storage
Project promoter: Seaway7 Offshore Contractors B.V and FLASC B.V.

Seaway7 and FLASC are developing a flagship, first-of-a-kind offshore demonstration of a highly innovative hydro-pneumatic energy storage system at multi-megawatt-hour scale. The project builds on a completed prototype at TRL 6 and an ongoing onshore pilot at TRL 8 funded by EIC Accelerator.

Planned for 2026 to 2028 in the Netherlands, the offshore project aims to bring the technology to TRL 9 and validate its feasibility and viability under operational offshore conditions.

This is the first large-scale, non-battery energy storage technology designed specifically for offshore wind applications. It uses a patented liquid-piston mechanism to compress air, using the marine environment as a natural heat sink, and aims to deliver high efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared with competing solutions.

Country: Belgium
Sector: intra-day electricity storage
Project promoter: : GIGA Green Turtle BV

The Green Turtle project involves the development and operation of an ultra-large-scale, front-of-the-meter battery energy storage system with a capacity of 700 MW and 2 800 MWh. The project is in the electricity sector and uses lithium-iron-phosphate battery technology.

It integrates a proprietary IT platform that enables the physical battery park to operate as multiple virtual storage blocks for different market participants through a single grid connection.

The project is located in Dilsen-Stokkem, in the Rotem industrial zone in Belgium, and connects directly to the 380 kV transmission grid. Target markets include electricity wholesale, balancing, ancillary services and capacity remuneration markets.

The beneficiary, GIGA Green Turtle BV, is a Belgian special purpose vehicle fully owned by GIGA Storage BV in the Netherlands, an independent developer, owner, operator and optimiser of utiility-scale battery energy storage projects in Europe.

Country: Germany
Sector: Low-emissions aviation
Project promoter: Vaeridion GmbH

Vaeridion is a German startup developing innovative electric aircraft technology. Vaeridion also aims to build their own battery factory for high-end aviation batteries.

Vaeridion's Microliner project aims to deliver the first certified, all-electric, nine-passenger regional aircraft for commercial use in Europe, enabling zero-emission aviation and transforming regional connectivity.

The project is structured as a medium-scale demonstration and first-of-a-kind initiative, with the goal of establishing a dedicated manufacturing site for ramp-up and serial production of the Microliner.

Country: the Netherlands
Sector: Maritime
Project promoter: Stillstrom

The project will demonstrate the world’s first commercial offshore charging solution for electric vessels, enabling zero-emission maritime operations directly at sea. By allowing vessels to charge offshore using electricity from wind farms, the project addresses a key bottleneck in maritime electrification and supports the European Union’s decarbonisation and energy independence goals.

Developed by Stillstrom, the solution is designed mainly for service operation vessels operating in offshore wind farms. Instead of relying on fossil fuels or congested port-based charging infrastructure, vessels can connect safely and efficiently to offshore charging points at sea, enabling fully electric offshore logistics.

The project will deliver the first full-scale commercial deployment of offshore vessel charging. It includes the modification of one service operation vessel, the installation of one or two offshore charging points integrated into an operational wind farm, and system validation across electrical, mechanical, and digital components.

Together, these elements form an end-to-end charging setup that can be replicated across future offshore wind projects. Building on several years of research, testing, and demonstrations, the project marks the shift from technology development to commercial application. It establishes a scalable model for zero-emission offshore operations and strengthens Europe’s leadership in offshore wind, maritime innovation, and clean energy technologies.

Country: France
Sector: Aviation; hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft
Project promoter: Ascendance Flight Technologies

Founded in 2018 and based in Toulouse, Ascendance develops hybrid-electric propulsion systems for civil and defence aviation.

Its flagship technology, STERNA Hybrid Pack, combines performance, extended range and lower emissions, and powers ATEA, a next-generation vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Ascendance is helping to accelerate aviation decarbonisation while strengthening European technological sovereignty.

Country:  Hungary
Sector: Mobility
Project promoter: TOURMIX Hungary Kft

The TOURMIX project aims to develop and deploy multimodal, zero-carbon last-mile logistics systems in urban areas, combining digital routing, micro-hub infrastructure and low-emission delivery modes.

It seeks to replace van-based logistics and scale operations across about 30 cities in ten European countries. Tourmix Hungary Kft., a Budapest-based company, leads the initiative with support from a specialised core team and external experts.

Country:  Romania
Sector:  Building
Project promoter: XSEEDS SRL

BioCore / AgriMesh is an integrated bio-based construction initiative being developed in Romania to connect industrial hemp cultivation, material manufacturing, building deployment, lifecycle monitoring, and end-of-life circularity within a single operating framework.

The project is built around hemp-lime construction systems that combine industrial hemp biomass with mineral binders. Beyond storing biogenic carbon in the biomass itself, these systems can continue to absorb carbon through the natural carbonation of lime-based materials during their service life. This creates an opportunity to combine renewable agricultural feedstocks, durable construction materials and long-term carbon management within one integrated value chain.

The initiative aims to address a key challenge in the European bio-based construction sector: fragmentation between agricultural production, material processing, construction deployment, environmental performance monitoring, and lifecycle management. Through the integration of the BioCore industrial platform and the AgriMesh digital infrastructure, the project aims to create a traceable pathway from certified seed and cultivation through manufacturing, installation, and operation to material recovery or biological reintegration at end of life.

The proposed framework combines industrial hemp cultivation, biomass processing, prefabricated construction systems, workforce coordination, operational management, building-level monitoring, and digital traceability tools to support transparency, quality assurance, environmental reporting, and future Digital Product Passport requirements.

A distinctive element of the project is the ambition to create a material registry capable of documenting agricultural origin, manufacturing history, installation records, carbon-related performance indicators, maintenance records, and end-of-life pathways for bio-based construction materials. The initiative builds on existing agricultural operations, certified seed production activities, and ongoing ecosystem development efforts aimed at supporting future regional deployment and replication of bio based construction systems across Central and Eastern Europe.

The project is now moving from pilot-scale validation, including certified hemp seed production, material validation, and early-stage construction deployment, towards industrial development and investment readiness. Project development assistance is expected to support technical validation, engineering review, financial structuring, and preparation for future large scale implementation.

The initiative contributes to European goals related to climate mitigation, industrial decarbonisation, circular economy development, material traceability, and the deployment of regenerative construction systems that can support measurable greenhouse-gas reductions and the shift towards low-carbon built environments.