Production technologies for solar photovoltaics beyond the state-of-the-art (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Di cosa tratta questo bando?

The call funds innovation actions that demonstrate next-generation solar cell and module production technologies, from high-efficiency devices to digitalised pilot lines ready for multi-megawatt manufacturing.

Cosa finanzia questo bando?

Background

The REPowerEU plan and the EU Solar Energy Strategy set a target of 600 GWac of solar PV by 2030, and the Net-Zero Industry Act aims to scale up European manufacturing to at least 40% of annual deployment needs. The short technology cycle of PV creates openings for innovative start-ups and scale-ups.

Scope

Proposals are expected to demonstrate:

• Solar cells or modules with conversion efficiencies beyond those commercially available, and reliability and performance at least on par with the most reliable commercial technologies
• A resilient, energy-efficient, defect-free production technology for cells or modules ready for multi-MWp production
• Production equipment and a pilot line, including digitalised and automated processing

Expected outcomes

Greater commercialisation potential for innovative PV technologies and a competitive European know-how base, contributing to the EU Solar PV Industry Alliance and the joint solar research and innovation agenda.

Other conditions

Proposals need a strong business case and an exploitation plan with preliminary plans for scale-up, commercialisation and deployment, naming possible funding sources such as the Innovation Fund. Projects report results to the EUPI-PV partnership. Activities are expected to reach TRL 7.

Cosa ci si aspetta dalle proposte?

• Proposals present an exploitation and dissemination plan, which should include a strong business case

Quando scade il bando?

31 marzo 2027 (145 giorni)

31 March 2027. Single-stage submission; planned opening date 3 December 2026.