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

December 1, 2027 (Full application submission deadline, single-stage)

€18,000,000 total; typical grant around €6,000,000; 3 awards expected

Supports innovative high-voltage PV systems and market participation for industrial electrification, efficiency, and profitability under the EUPI-PV Partnership.

--- ## Description This grant, under the Horizon Europe programme and the European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV), aims to advance large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems for industrial electrification and their integration into electricity markets. The focus is on designing and optimizing high-voltage (≥3kV) PV architectures—including hybrid AC/DC systems and integrated storage—to minimize losses, improve efficiency, and deliver flexible, cost-effective energy to high-demand users such as industrial sites and EV charging stations. Proposals should also address PV participation in ancillary services and balancing mechanisms to enhance system reliability and profitability in the face of zero or negative electricity prices. Projects are expected to deliver blueprints for high-voltage DC PV systems, demonstrate business models, and provide robust commercialization strategies, all while contributing to the solar energy joint research and innovation agenda. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2027: Full application submission deadline (single-stage) --- ## Funding Amount - Total topic budget: €18,000,000 - Typical grant size: approximately €6,000,000 - Expected number of funded projects: 3 - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under Horizon Innovation Actions. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia from eligible countries as described in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe 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). - Participation from non-EU/non-Associated Countries may be possible if specific provisions are made (see [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Proposals must address at least one of the following: - High-voltage DC PV systems (design, blueprint development, demonstration, impact analysis) - PV participation in electricity markets (dynamic/nodal pricing, pooling with other assets, business model demonstration, digitalization for reliability) - All standard Horizon Europe admissibility, financial, and operational capacity rules apply. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-17?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposals must follow the [application form template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) and adhere to page limits as described in the submission system. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in [Annex D](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). - Lump sum funding rules apply; see the [decision on lump sums](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf). - Detailed guidelines, including budget and exploitation plans, are provided in the call documentation and [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must support the solar energy joint research and innovation agenda and report results to the EUPI-PV Partnership. - Proposals should include plans for exploitation, scalability, commercialization, and deployment. - Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS is required if satellite-based earth observation or navigation data/services are involved. - For partner searches, use the [EU Partner Search tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390). --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-17?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&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) - [Application Form Template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Research Qs | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | IT/Portal | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | NCPs | [National Contact Points](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | ---

PV based electrification of the economy: Designing & optimising PV systems supporting industrial electrification and promoting participation in electricity markets (EUPI-PV Partnership) - European Commission

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