Smart and Resilient Energy Systems
Smart and Resilient Energy Systems supports companies and organisations developing space-enabled studies and pilot services to improve electricity-grid operations, infrastructure protection and resilience.
Funder: European Space Agency
Due Dates: November 27, 2026 (APQ) | June 27, 2027 (Slovenian pre-authorised Full Proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to 50–80% of activity costs; Slovenian pre-authorisation: €400,000 total, up to €200,000 per proof-of-concept study
Summary: Supports space-enabled proof-of-concept studies and pilot services that improve electricity-grid operations, infrastructure protection and resilience.
Key Information: National Delegation funding authorisation is required for Full Proposals, with a conditional pre-authorisation exemption for Slovenian companies.
Description
The European Space Agency (ESA) runs this non-competitive call through its ACCESS Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme. Developed with ELES, Slovenia’s combined transmission and distribution system operator, it supports proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects addressing practical electricity-network needs. Priorities include critical infrastructure protection, climate resilience and emergency preparedness.
Projects should develop commercially sustainable, pre-operational services rather than pure academic research or basic scientific data exploration. Relevant capabilities include satellite Earth Observation, communications, navigation and satellite-enhanced forecasting, combined with AI, analytics and digital twins. The call covers forecasting and grid operations, Dynamic Thermal Rating enhancement, and asset intelligence and situational awareness. Applicants may address ELES use cases or related requirements identified with other customers, with both routes considered equally in evaluation.
