Deadline: 27-Oct-22
The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for AU-EU Energy System Modelling.
Scope
- The topic is contributing to the activities of the AU-EU High Level Policy Dialog (HLPD) Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (CCSE) partnership. Current models are based on developed country standard and usage. The development of energy system models tailored to the specific African social, economic and regulatory environment is crucial for energy generation system planning and for energy policy development. Today African countries are relying heavily on developed country models and expertise.
- Therefore, the proposal should develop and test models for decision makers and planners to design and evaluate energy system(s) with a high penetration of renewable energy generation in African countries through a regional approach. Considerations are to be given to climate neutrality of cities and industries, using no fossil fuels. A focus should be made on the introduction of clean energy technologies. The tests should be done for at least two base cases.
Funding Information
The check will normally be done for the coordinator if the requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for:
- public bodies (entities established as a public body under national law, including local, regional or national authorities) or international organisations; and
- cases where the individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60 000 (lowvalue grant).
Expected Outcomes
Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
- Reinforce the activities in the long term the AU-EU HLPD CCSE Partnership.
- Provide knowledge and scientific energy system modelling as evidence base including the environmental, social and economic trade-offs to contribute to R&I strategy and policy making.
- Increase clean energy generation in the African energy systems.
- A permanent network of African experts and expertise in this area.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- the Member States of the European Union, including their outermost regions;
- the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States;
- eligible non-EU countries:
- countries associated to Horizon Europe;
- low- and middle-income countries.
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