Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55% (ZEWT Partnership)

Horizon Europe forthcoming topic HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14 (call HORIZON-CL5-2027-03). Opens on 15 December 2026. Deadline 14 April 2027, 17:00 Brussels time. Expected Outcome: Project’s results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes: Full-scale demonstration of the combined solutions aiming to reduce ship GHG intensity and energy savings by at least 55%, compared to 2008 levels. Development of a standardized framework to verify improvements stemming from energy efficiency measures and standardized interfacing with certification of renewable energy solutions to strengthen the implementation of FuelEU Maritime. Explore and establish assessment criteria, and sea-trial procedures for the combination of solutions. Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, European Commission (CC BY 4.0).