Deadline: 30-Mar-23
The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for the Demonstration of DC Powered Data Centres, Buildings, Industries and Ports.
Scope
Projects are expected to implement the activities in (1), the practical demonstration in (2) and the recommendations in (3) as described below:
- Development of R&I activities, methodologies and tools for at least two of the sub-topics (A, B, C or D). These can be developed/complemented among them and/or with others pertinent to each sub-topic:
- DC powered data centre
- Application of DC distribution in commercial and residential buildings
- Application of DC distribution in industry
- Application of DC distribution in ports
- Demonstration, test and validation of at least two of the sub-topics developed in (1) (A, B, C or D) in at least two pilots in different EU Member States/Associated Countries.
- Identification of standardisation, regulatory barriers and related recommendations.
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 the following outcomes:
- Demonstrated benefits and efficiency of DC power distribution systems compared to AC (no need of AC/DC conversion, less copper, less space occupancy, etc.).
- Increased reliability and resilience of the grid provided by DC power distribution networks.
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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