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Horizon Europe Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and Mobility

Horizon African Renewable Energy Valleys

Funds two €4.5M Innovation Actions that demonstrate affordable, locally anchored renewable energy systems in Africa.

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Many African communities face unreliable or expensive energy supplies, limited grid capacity and dependence on imported fuels. This topic funds Innovation Actions that demonstrate Renewable Energy Valleys: decentralised systems that produce and consume renewable energy locally for electricity, heat or fuel, improving energy security, access, affordability and local economic opportunity.

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Demonstrating decentralised Renewable Energy Valleys in urban or rural African contexts for local electricity, heat and fuel needs, with grid stability, energy access, local manufacturing value chains, skills, business models and finance. Projects must include African beneficiaries, reach TRL 8, apply a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus and circular-economy approach, assess cradle-to-grave impacts and show a path to commercial deployment.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.31 Mar 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€9M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-10Source: ec.europa.eu