EU Funds Wind, Hydrogen, and District Heating Projects Across Multiple European Countries
Key Ideas
- The European Commission allocated EUR 67.4 million for wind, hydrogen, and district heating projects in Estonia, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands, and Poland under the CEF for Energy program.
- Projects such as wind farms, hydrogen value chains, and heating systems on the German-Polish border were awarded funding for construction and technical studies.
- The funding also includes support for the development of renewable energy import projects, ammonia cracking plants, and green fuel storage terminals to accelerate the transition to a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.
- The revised TEN-E Regulation now includes offshore electricity grids and hydrogen projects in the list of eligible projects, with developers having until 2024 to submit proposals for funding.
The European Commission has announced the allocation of EUR 67.4 million for various projects under the 2023 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Energy call. These projects, spanning across Estonia, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands, and Poland, involve wind, hydrogen, and district heating initiatives. The funding supports feasibility studies, preparatory works, and construction activities for projects aiming to enhance energy infrastructure integration in Europe. Notable projects include the Utilitas Lode-Penuja RES Wind park in Estonia and Latvia, the United Heat project on the German-Polish border, and the Cicerone-Ammonia project in the Dutch Port of Rotterdam. These projects focus on wind energy, heating systems, and establishing cross-border renewable hydrogen value chains. Moreover, the article highlights additional projects such as the Pomeranian Green Hydrogen Cluster, a radial wind farm in the Baltic Sea, and the Madoqua Green Fuels Terminal in Portugal, signaling a shift towards greener energy solutions. The revised TEN-E Regulation, effective since June 2022, now includes offshore electricity grids and hydrogen projects as eligible for funding, aiming to support the EU's net-zero emissions target by 2050. The pre-approved list of projects aims to scale up cleaner energy in the EU region and facilitate the transition to cleaner energy sources.
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