Fixed Premium Auction for Industrial Process Heat Decarbonisation - Medium Temperature Heat - 3 to 5 MW
Funds innovative industrial projects to decarbonise medium-temperature process heat (3–5 MW, 100–400°C) using electrification or renewable solutions, aiming for major greenhouse gas emission reductions in the EU.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: February 19, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to €100 million per project; €150 million total topic budget; 5-year grant disbursement period.
Summary: Supports industrial projects decarbonising process heat (3–5 MW, 100–400°C) via electrification or direct-renewable solutions, aiming for significant GHG emission reductions.
Key Information: Fixed premium auction; competitive bidding on price per tCO2 abated; 6% completion guarantee required.
Description
This funding opportunity under the Innovation Fund 2025 Auction targets the decarbonisation of industrial process heat by incentivising the adoption of medium temperature heat solutions (3 to 5 MW thermal capacity, 100–400°C). The grant is awarded through a fixed premium auction mechanism, rewarding projects that deliver measurable climate impact via innovative electrified or direct-renewable heat technologies. The program aims to facilitate the market uptake of scalable, sustainable process heat solutions, directly contributing to the EU’s climate and energy targets for 2030 and 2050.
