This opportunity funds projects demonstrating advanced long-duration (>8 hours) battery energy storage systems that enhance grid stability, resilience, and flexibility in Europe. Projects must focus on novel technologies like redox flow batteries, metal-air systems, and multivalent chemistries, integrating sustainable materials and advanced digital management. Comprehensive techno-economic and safety analyses are required to establish viability and support European energy autonomy.
Eligible applicants must comply with Horizon Europe Work Programme conditions including page limits, eligible countries, and financial capacity. Entities controlled by China are excluded. Use of Copernicus/Galileo data is required if applicable. Detailed eligibility and evaluation criteria are in th