Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: March 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: €9,000,000 total; around €4,500,000 per project; 2 grants expected
Summary: Supports the design, demonstration, and deployment of decentralised renewable energy systems (“valleys”) in Africa to enhance energy security, local development, and EU-AU climate collaboration.
Key Information: Requires consortium with at least two African Union member state entities; strong EU-African partnership and demonstration of land/permitting access essential.