Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55% (ZEWT Partnership)
Funds projects to demonstrate and integrate renewable energy and energy-saving technologies on ships, targeting at least a 55% fuel reduction and advancing sustainable EU waterborne transport.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 14, 2027 (Full application, single-stage)
Funding Amounts: €6,500,000 per project (lump sum) | 1 expected grant
Summary: Supports demonstration and integration of renewable energy and energy-saving technologies onboard ships to cut fuel consumption by at least 55%, advancing EU waterborne transport sustainability.
Key Information: Proposals must address full-scale demonstration, integration, and standardized verification frameworks; single-stage, lump sum grant.
Description
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds projects that demonstrate and integrate renewable energy solutions and energy-saving measures on ships, targeting at least a 55% reduction in fuel consumption compared to 2008 levels. The call is part of the Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) Partnership and aims to combine and optimize advanced technologies such as electric/hybrid propulsion, wind-assisted systems, hull optimization, and digital energy management. Projects must also address standardized frameworks for efficiency verification, facilitate retrofitting, consider safety and operational impacts, and assess environmental effects such as emissions and underwater noise. The action supports the EU’s climate goals and competitiveness in sustainable waterborne transport.
