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IEA District Heating and Cooling Technology Collaboration Programme (Sweden)

International Call for Proposals in District Heating and Cooling (IEA DHC Annex XV)

Funds Swedish actors carrying out international district heating and cooling research through the IEA DHC technology collaboration programme.

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This call funds Swedish participation in IEA DHC, the International Energy Agency's Technology Collaboration Programme on district heating and cooling, administered in Sweden by the Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten). It sits under Annex XV of IEA DHC, a research phase running from 2026 to 2029 that brings together 17 member countries pooling knowledge and resources for research a single co…

District heating and cooling research across eight themes: integrating low-temperature district heating systems, using waste heat, digitalisation and smart control, sector coupling and strategic energy planning, new business models in district heating and cooling, managing thermal network assets, policy and incentives, and district cooling.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.9 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.30 months
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.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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