Optimal integrated onboard renewable energy solutions, by considering Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (ZEWT Partnership)
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Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
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Summary
WAP systems (e.g. rotor blades, rigid blades, flexible blades, ventilated blade system, etc.) have attracted considerable attention as a means of reducing ships’ fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and other emissions, and are also considered as the main means of propulsion for future newbuildings.
Several current EU-funded projects are already addressing WAP systems, with a focus on holistic optimised ship design, control and operation, including changes to conventional propulsion with propellers, and focusing on deep sea shipping (DSS).
Detailed Call Description
- Demonstration of at least one full scale WAP solution and its management and monitoring on-board. This demonstration will be used to also validate the methodology for integration of the energy provided by the WAP devices to the ship propulsion;
- Develop a holistic framework for the design optimisation for wind-assisted propulsion, either as a means of enhanced energy efficiency, or primary propulsion solution; the framework should work as design tool to facilitate the industry uptake of WAP technologies by introducing tailor-made solutions for various ship types, based on their operational profiles and navigation routes;
- Use of systems for advanced monitoring of energy consumption, performance optimisation, energy savings, mitigation of GHG and other polluting emissions. The project should make optimal use of state-of-the-art sensor and digital technologies with a view to achieve continuous monitoring of energy made available from WAP devices; methodology should cover various types of WAP and should be applicable for all types of ships and operations;
- Assessment of environmental and wider benefits, including reduced emissions of air and water pollutants, underwater noise, biodiversity as well as cost-effectiveness for either standalone WAP solutions or combinations with other low and zero-emission technologies and/or energy efficiency measures;
- Focus on safety and operational aspects, for addressing any technical and operational challenges that may arise from the introduction of WAP systems – and possible combinations with other energy efficiency solutions – for ships and ports, including other land infrastructure;
- Addressing scalability and adaptability issues to the existing fleet, such as efforts to promote the standardisation of the different solutions, and application of the solution considering the real environmental conditions and the impact of climate change in wind patterns;
- Examine a variety of business cases and propose a number of market measures to address the lack of market confidence in WAP solutions and the uptake of such systems in the maritime industry.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
70%
Expected EU contribution per project: €7.50 million
Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Environment and Climate Change
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Shipping - Marine Transports
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Central Government
- Educational Institutions
- Fishermen, Aquaculturists, Owners of Vessels
- Large Enterprises
- Legal Entities
- Natual person / Citizen / Individual
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Producer Associations
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Services Providers
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.
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National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
Address: 29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia, P.B. 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Telephone: +357 22205000
Fax: +357 22205001
Email: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Persons to Contact:
Mr. Christakis Theocharous
Scientific Officer A’
Email: ctheocharous@research.org.cy
Mr. George Christou
Scientific Officer
Email: gchristou@research.org.cy