Summary
- Closed for EoI
- Profile Type
- Research & Development Request
- POD Reference
- RDRIT20250217020
- Term of Validity
- 17 February 2025 - 17 February 2026
- Company's Country
- Italy
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- Tunisia
- Portugal
- Greece
- Jordan
- Spain
- Israel
- France
- Türkiye
- Malta
- Cyprus
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General information
- Short Summary
- The primary goal of this proposal is to assist in the establishment of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) within industrial zones across Mediterranean islands. This will be accomplished by developing a sustainable business model for launching RECs, along with creating a REC Simulator and setting up dedicated support desks.
- Full Description
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The Mediterranean islands are uniquely positioned to benefit from renewable energy due to their geographic and climatic conditions.
However, the transition to renewable energy sources remains slow, particularly in industrial sectors. Establishing Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) in these areas offers a promising solution to accelerate this transition, while providing substantial economic and environmental benefits. RECs can mobilize local resources, enhance energy security, and reduce carbon footprints.
The overall objective of this project is to support and facilitate the setup of Renewable Energy Communities within industrial zones across Mediterranean islands. This will be achieved through the development of a viable business model for initiating RECs, coupled with the creation of a REC Simulator, and the establishment of dedicated support desks.
Focus on industrial areas
Industrial areas on Mediterranean islands suffer from geographical isolation and a lack of nfrastructural support, which hinders their energy independence.
Despite abundant natural resources like sun and wind, these areas often lag in adopting innovative energy projects due to several barriers:
1. There's a general lack of clear and accessible information on how to initiate and manage community energy projects.
2. Complex administrative processes deter the establishment and efficient operation of renewable energy initiatives.
3. There is a significant challenge in networking and forming partnerships necessary for successful REC implementation 8also due to technical requirements that new RECs need).
The areas of interest are those eligible under the Interreg NEXT MED program, with a focus on Southern and Western Mediterranean countries, giving priority to Turkey, Jordan, and Cyprus.
Duration of the project: between 24 and 36 months.
Approximate budget: 2 million euros. - Advantages and Innovations
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This proposal stands out by combining practical solutions for overcoming barriers with advanced technological tools, such as the REC Simulator, and fostering collaboration between local stakeholders.
It is an innovative and scalable approach to advancing renewable energy adoption in industrial areas across Mediterranean islands, while also addressing pressing environmental, economic, and infrastructural challenges.
Advantages:
- Promotion of Energy Independence
- Economic Benefits for Industrial Zones
- Environmental Impact Reduction
- Enhanced Energy Security
- Empowerment of Local Communities
- Job Creation and Innovation
- Addressing Barriers to Renewable Energy Adoption
Innovation:
- Development of a Viable Business Model for RECs
- Creation of a REC Simulator
- Establishment of Dedicated Support Desks
- Focus on Overcoming Geographical and Infrastructural Challenges:
- Partnership Facilitation and Networking
- Holistic Approach to Energy Management - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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We are looking for project partners and associate partners with a background in the energy and/or industrial sector who have successfully participated in European funding programs and are capable of managing the writing of their respective project sections, and managed their tasks.
The coordinator will be chosen among the selected partners. - Stage of Development
- Concept stage
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- IPR status
- No IPR applied
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The sought-after roles could include:
1. Responsible for mapping companies in target industrial areas to implement the energy community simulator (e.g., Chambers of Commerce, business associations).
2. Research on innovative business models for energy communities starting from enterprises (e.g., universities, consulting firms specialized in legal or energy advisory). - Type and Size of Partner
- SME <=10
- SME 50 - 249
- SME 11-49
- R&D Institution
- Other
- University
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Call details
- Framework program
- Interreg
- Call title and identifier
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Interreg NEXT MED Call for Proposals on Green Transition Projects
- Coordinator required
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Yes
- Deadline for EoI
- Deadline of the call
- Project duration in weeks
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130
- Web link to the call
- https://www.interregnextmed.eu/apply-for-funding/second-call-for-proposals/subm…
- Project title and acronym
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Provisional title: RECing Mediteranean islands. Acronym TBD.
- Interreg
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 04005008 - Wind energy
- 04005004 - Photovoltaics
- 04005005 - Solar/Thermal energy
- Market keywords
- 06008 - Energy Storage
- 06010002 - Energy for the community/public sector
- 06010003 - Energy for Industry
- 06010001 - Energy for private/domestic housing
- 06007001 - Other energy production
- Sector Groups Involved
- Renewable Energy
- Targeted countries
- Tunisia
- Portugal
- Greece
- Jordan
- Spain
- Israel
- France
- Türkiye
- Malta
- Cyprus