Energy Research

Information website on project funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in the 8th energy research programme

8th Energy Research Programme

New funding announcement for applied energy research

Research institutions, companies and others can now apply for funding from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action for funding.

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News
Missions Heat Transition 2045 and Energy System 2045

BMWK publishes call for funding „Vom Plan zur Wende“

The BMWK promotes innovations and new solutions that accelerate the systemic implementation of municipal heating plans.

 

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Digital Energy Transition

Federal Minister Habeck visits pilot installation for the management of micro-flexibilities

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Habeck visited the pilot installation of the FlexMC funding project in Berlin Pankow on Monday, 15 July 2024.

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Living labs for the energy transition

H2-Wyhlen: Ground-breaking ceremony for second power-to-gas plant

The partners have given the go-ahead for construction work on the second power-to-gas plant at the hydropower plant with a ground-breaking ceremony.

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8th Energy Research Programme

New funding announcement for applied energy research

Research institutions, companies and others can now apply for funding from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action for funding.

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Berlin Energy Days

8th Energy Research Programme: Supporting the energy transition with research missions

The BMWK is realigning future funding in applied energy research in its 8th Energy Research Programme.

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Funding

Funding Announcement

Funding priorities

Research institutions, companies and others can apply for funding from the BMWK based on the funding announcement for the 8th Energy Research Programme.

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Funding Format

Living Labs of the Energy Transition

Living labs of the energy transition are a funding format for innovation projects on an industrial scale and in a real environment.

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Funding Format

Micro Projects

Micro projects are an element of the funding announcement as part of the 8th Energy Research Programme offering low-threshold access to research funding.

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The 8th Energy Research Programme for Applied Energy Research

A climate-neutral and secure energy supply needs bold solutions in order to succeed. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is funding applied energy research in Germany with the "8th Energy Research Programme for Applied Energy Research - Research Missions for the Energy Transition" so that these innovations can emerge and quickly become part of everyday life in Germany.

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"We are driving the transition to a climate-neutral, efficient and resilient energy system with innovations."

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Energy System 2045

"We are paving the way for a sustainable hydrogen economy with new technology solutions and concepts along the entire value chain."

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Hydrogen 2030

"We accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral and efficient heating and cooling supply."

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Heat Transition 2045

"We are strengthening the role of energy research as a driver of progress in the economy and society - through transparency, participation and practical orientation."

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Transfer

"With innovations, we are creating a secure, climate-neutral and affordable electricity supply from renewable energies."

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Electricity Transition 2045

With the 8th energy research programme, the BMWK pursues a mission oriented innovation policy for the energy transition.

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Mission Overview