IAForthcomingHORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-27

Integrated Approaches for Retrofitting Infrastructures with Innovative Energy Storage Technologies

Horizon Europe

Per project€8M

1 phase

Deadline:2027-12-01

FundingLump Sum

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Strategic Analysis

This call demands a dual focus on technological innovation and circularity in energy storage, leveraging obsolete infrastructures to enhance grid flexibility, sustainability, and economic viability. Winning proposals will demonstrate scalable, secure-by-design solutions with clear pathways to market adoption, stakeholder engagement, and measurable contributions to EU energy security and decarbonization goals.

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Suggested TRL Range

TRL 4 → 8

Based on programme defaults

Scope Activities (5)

SC1

Demonstration of novel or improved technological solutions for cost-efficient, circular and sustainable energy storage, which contribute to grid flexibility and make use of existing obsolete or outdated energy or other infrastructures.

SC2

Integration of the synergies between novel or improved energy storage technologies and retrofitting of obsolete or outdated infrastructures, such as old hydropower dams and basins, decommissioned power plants, former industrial facilities, coal mines, fossil fuel infrastructure, by optimizing storage capacity, efficiency, circularity, and socioeconomic and environmental sustainability.

SC3

Addressing stakeholder outreach and consideration of possible environmental impacts.

SC4

Following secure by design approach and integrating built-in security in the energy systems.

SC5

Contribution to the BRIDGE initiative and active participation in its activities.

Expected Outcomes (3)

EO1

Improved energy security of the energy system by offering cost-effective and efficient solutions for additional diverse and flexible energy storage capacities.

EO2

Improve the sustainability and circularity of energy storage systems.

EO3

Enhanced economic viability of energy storage by utilizing existing infrastructures.