Cross-border renewable energy studies projects

Code: 35083 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2025-CBRENEW-STUDIES | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 22/10/2024 | End submission calls: 16/01/2025

This topic aims at financing projects contributing to the goals and objectives of the European Green Deal, as well as the Paris Agreement and the 2030 climate and energy targets and the EU’s objectives for climate neutrality, in accordance with recitals 5 and 30 of the CEF Regulation and in line with the Multi annual Work Programme. This topic refers to projects for studies contributing to the implementation of a CB RES project.

Cross-border renewable energy works projects

Code: 35081 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2025-CBRENEW-WORKS | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 22/10/2024 | End submission calls: 16/01/2025

This topic refers to works projects contributing to the implementation of a CB RES project. Works in the meaning of CEF Energy include the purchase, supply and deployment of components, systems and services including software, the development, construction and installation activities relating to a CB RES project, the acceptance of installations and the launching of a CB RES project.

This call aims to enable CB RES projects which have significant socioeconomic benefits to be implemented, within the framework of the renewable energy sector and in particular to support cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy. In particular, the financial assistance under this call for proposals shall contribute to supporting CB RES projects that do not receive adequate financing from the market and should maximise its added value towards uptake of renewable energy investments.

Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids, Hydrogen and CO₂ networks - Studies

Code: 34427 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2024-PCI-PMI-STUDIES | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 30/04/2024 | End submission calls: 22/10/2024

This topic aims to enable PCIs and PMIs to be implemented within the framework of the deployment of trans-European networks in the energy sector. In particular, the call shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure PCIs and PMIs that have significant socio-economic benefits and ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate financing from the market.
The objective of this topic is to support and contribute to the implementation of PCIs and PMIs.

Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids, Hydrogen and CO₂ networks - Works

Code: 34424 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2024-PCI-PMI-WORKS | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 30/04/2024 | End submission calls: 22/10/2024

This topic aims to enable Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMis) to be implemented within the framework of the deployment of trans-European networks in the energy sector. In particular, the call shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure PCIs and PMIs that have significant socio-economic benefits and ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate financing from the market.

This topic refers to projects for works contributing to the implementation of a PCI or a PMI.

CEF 2 Energy - Cross-border renewable energy projects

Code: 32007 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 19/12/2023 | End submission calls: 06/02/2024

Both topics under this call aim to enable CB RES projects which have significant socioeconomic benefits to be implemented, within the framework of the renewable energy sector and in particular to support cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy. In particular, the financial assistance under this call for proposals shall contribute to supporting CB RES projects that do not receive adequate financing from the market and should maximise its added value towards uptake of renewable energy investments.

The objective of studies and works is to support and contribute to the implementation of CB RES projects.

CEF2 Energy – Cross-border renewable energy projects

Code: 30942 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2023-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 21/09/2023 | End submission calls: 09/01/2024

The objective of this call is to support preparatory studies as per Article 7(3) of the CEF Regulation, e.g. to develop and identify CB RES projects. Such studies can assist project promoters in selecting the best project concept and setting up the cooperation agreement, allowing for projects to be supported prior to having acquired the official status of a CB RES project (CB RES status).

Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids and CO₂ networks - Works

Code: 28444 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2023-PCI-WORKS | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 05/09/2023

Both topics under this call aim to enable PCIs to be implemented within the framework of the deployment of trans-European networks in the energy sector. In particular, the call shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure PCIs that have significant socio-economic benefits and ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate financing from the market.

The objective of studies and works is to support and contribute to the implementation of PCIs.

Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids and CO₂ networks - Studies

Code: 28441 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2023-PCI-STUDIES | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 18/04/2023 | End submission calls: 05/09/2023

Both topics under this call aim to enable PCIs to be implemented within the framework of the deployment of trans-European networks in the energy sector. In particular, the call shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure PCIs that have significant socio-economic benefits and ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate financing from the market.

The objective of studies and works is to support and contribute to the implementation of PCIs.

CEF 2 Energy - Cross-border renewable energy works projects

Code: 25226 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2022-CBRENEW-WORKS | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 30/11/2022 | End submission calls: 23/02/2023

It aims to enable CB-RES projects which have significant socio-economic benefits to be implemented, within the framework of the renewable energy sector and in particular to support cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy. In particular, the financial assistance under this call for proposals shall contribute to supporting CB-RES projects do not receive adequate financing from the market and should maximise its added value towards uptake of renewable energy investments.
The objective of studies and works is to support and contribute to the implementation of CB RES projects. This topic refers to projects for studies contributing to the implementation of a CB RES project.

CEF 2 Energy - Cross-border renewable energy studies projects

Code: 25222 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2022-CBRENEW-STUDIES | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 30/11/2022 | End submission calls: 23/02/2023

It aims to enable CB-RES projects which have significant socio-economic benefits to be implemented, within the framework of the renewable energy sector and in particular to support cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy. In particular, the financial assistance under this call for proposals shall contribute to supporting CB-RES projects do not receive adequate financing from the market and should maximise its added value towards uptake of renewable energy investments.
The objective of studies and works is to support and contribute to the implementation of CB RES projects. This topic refers to projects for studies contributing to the implementation of a CB RES project.

Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids and CO₂ networks - Studies

Code: 22642 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2022-PCI-STUDIES | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 18/05/2022 | End submission calls: 01/09/2022

Both topics under this call aim to enable PCIs to be implemented within the framework of the deployment of trans-European networks in the energy sector. In particular, the call shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure PCIs that have significant socio-economic benefits and ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate financing from the market.

The European Green Deal has emphasized the key enabling role of energy infrastructure in the transition to a climate neutral economy. Projects supported by this call pursue the goals and objectives of the European Green Deal, as well as the Paris Agreement and the 2030 climate and energy targets and long-term decarbonisation objectives. Therefore, financial assistance provided under this call for proposals should maximise its added value towards decarbonisation of the energy sector.

The objective of studies and works is to support and contribute to the implementation of PCIs.

Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids and CO₂ networks - Works

Code: 22636 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2022-PCI-WORKS | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 18/05/2022 | End submission calls: 01/09/2022

Both topics under this call aim to enable PCIs to be implemented within the framework of the deployment of trans-European networks in the energy sector. In particular, the call shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure PCIs that have significant socio-economic benefits and ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate financing from the market.

The European Green Deal has emphasized the key enabling role of energy infrastructure in the transition to a climate neutral economy. Projects supported by this call pursue the goals and objectives of the European Green Deal, as well as the Paris Agreement and the 2030 climate and energy targets and long-term decarbonisation objectives. Therefore, financial assistance provided under this call for proposals should maximise its added value towards decarbonisation of the energy sector.

The objective of studies and works is to support and contribute to the implementation of PCIs.

Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids and CO₂ networks

Code: 13721 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2021-PCI-STUDIES, CEF-E-2021-PCI-WORKS | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 07/09/2021 | End submission calls: 19/10/2021

Both topics under this call aim to enable PCIs to be implemented within the framework of the deployment of trans-European networks in the energy sector. In particular, the call shall contribute to supporting energy infrastructure PCIs that have significant socio-economic benefits and ensure greater solidarity among Member States, but which do not receive adequate financing from the market.
The objective of studies and works is to support and contribute to the implementation
of PCIs.

This Call covers the following topics:

CEF-E-2021-PCI-STUDIES
CEF-E-2021-PCI-WORKS

Preparatory studies cross border RES projects

Code: 13710 | Identifier Code: CEF-E-2021-CBRENEW-PREPSTUDIES | Programme name: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Sub-program: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy Infrastructure | Start submission calls: 22/09/2021 | End submission calls: 30/11/2021

The objective of preparatory studies as per Article 7(3) is to assist project promoters in selecting the best project concept and setting up the cooperation agreement, allowing for projects to be supported prior to having acquired the status as a cross-border project in the fielf of renewable energy.
Based on the provisions of Article 7 and Annex Part IV of CEF Regulation, cross-border RES projects shall promote cross-border cooperation between Member States in the field of planning, development and the cost-effective exploitation of renewable energy sources, as well as facilitate their integration through energy storage facilities and with the aim of contributing to the Union’s long term decarbonisation strategy, completing the internal energy market and enhancing the security of supply.