FUNDING IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

DEADLINE: APRIL 7^Th, 2011.

 ACTIVITIES:

Photovoltaics

• Productivity and cost optimization issues for the manufacturing of photovoltaic systems based on concentration
• Development and demonstration of standardized building components

 Wind

• Demonstration of innovative off-shore wind electricity generation structure

 Low/medium temperature solar thermal energy

• Low/Medium temperature solar thermal systems for industrial process heat
• Materials for thermal storage systems
• Advanced compact storage systems

 Crosscutting and regulatory issues

• Optimising the integration of CO2 capture into power plants
• Improving efficiencies and reducing GHG emissions through CO2 capture in industrial applications other than power generation
• Support to the European CCS Demonstration Project Network

 Cross-cutting issues and technologies

• Storage and balancing variable electricity supply and demand

 Efficient energy use in the manufacturing industry and building sector

• Energy efficiency demonstration in manufacturing industry
• Energy efficiency in low-carbon industrial parks

 BENEFICIARIES:

Any legal entity established in a EU Member State or Associated country.