Energy
The aims of the Energy thematic area are to transform the current fossil-fuel based energy system into a more sustainable one based on a diverse portfolio of energy sources and carriers combined with enhanced energy efficiency, to address the pressing challenges of security of supply and climate change, whilst increasing the competitiveness of Europe’s energy industries.
The Energy budget from 2007-2013 is €2.3B.
Activities
- Hydrogen and fuel cells
- Renewable electricity generation
- Renewable fuel production
- Renewables for heating and cooling
- CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero emission power generation
- Clean coal technologies
- Smart energy networks
- Energy efficiency and savings
- Knowledge for energy policy making
Public-Private Partnerships
As part of the European Economic Recovery Plan, the Commission is launching three Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) on July 30th 2009. Read more
Events & Open Calls
National Contact Point(s)
David McAuley
Organisation: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Telephone: 01 8082077
Email: david.mcauley@sei.ie
