Funder: European Commission

Due Dates: February 17, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, single-stage)

Funding Amounts: €15,000,000 total | ~€7,500,000 per project | 2 grants expected | Project duration typically 36–48 months

Summary: Funds demonstration of innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective thermal energy storage solutions for solar thermal plants and systems.

Key Information: Proposals must include a go/no-go milestone with detailed engineering plans, techno-economic assessment, and permits before demonstration.