[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

March 31, 2027

€36,000,000 total; typical grant size around €12,000,000; 3 grants expected

Funds innovative production technologies for highly efficient, reliable solar PV cells and modules to boost European manufacturing and the EU solar industry.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the development and demonstration of advanced production technologies for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules that go beyond current commercial standards in efficiency, reliability, and performance. The call aims to foster innovation in the European PV sector by enabling the creation of energy-efficient, defect-free, and resilient manufacturing processes, including digitalised and automated production lines. The objective is to strengthen the European PV value chain, enhance technological know-how, and contribute to the EU Solar PV Industry Alliance as well as joint research agendas. Projects should have robust plans for exploitation, scalability, and commercialisation of results, and will be expected to report outcomes to the European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV). --- ## Due Dates - March 31, 2027: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget: €36,000,000 - Typical grant size: around €12,000,000 per project - Indicative number of grants: 3 --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) for full list). - Proposals must comply with Horizon Europe Innovation Action rules. - Consortia must demonstrate financial and operational capacity. - If using satellite-based earth observation, positioning, or navigation data, Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS must be used. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Planned call opening: December 3, 2026. - Submission deadline: March 31, 2027 (17:00 Brussels time). - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-15?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application and evaluation forms, as well as detailed instructions, are available on the portal and in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must present a strong business case and credible exploitation, scalability, and commercialisation strategy. - Results should contribute to the EU Solar PV Industry Alliance and the joint research and innovation agenda. - Beneficiaries are expected to report outcomes to the EUPI-PV Partnership for monitoring and strategic support. - For full conditions and requirements, consult the [Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) and the [Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-15?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contacts | [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Production technologies for solar photovoltaics beyond the state-of-the-art (EUPI-PV Partnership) - European Commission

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