Research Directorate General European Commission THE 6th FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME PRIORITY 6.1: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS. RTD TOPICS ON ELECTRICITY Manuel SANCHEZ European Commission Research Directorate General

Networks of excellence Framework Programme 2002-2006 Networks of excellence Integrated projects “Article 169” Block 1 : “Integrating European Research” (incl. Intl. Cooperation and SMEs) (13.020 M€) 1. Genomics and biotechnology for health 2. Information Society technologies 3. Nanotechnologies, intelligent materials and new production processes 4. Aeronautics and space 5. Food safety and health risks 6. Sustainable development and global change 7. Citizens and governance in the European knowledge-based society 8. Anticipating the EU’s Scientific and Technological needs Block 2 : “Structuring the European Research Area” (2.830 M€) 1. Innovation 2. Human resources and mobility 3. Infrastructures 4. Science and society Block 3 : “Strengthening the Foundations of the ERA” (370 M€) 1. Opening up national programmes 2. Networking national programmes (benchmarking, mapping)

Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems (Priority 6) Sustainable energy systems (810 M€) Short and medium term impact (DG TREN) Medium and long term impact (DG RTD) Sustainable surface transport (610 M€) Global change and ecosystems (700 M€)

Sustainable Energy Systems SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES Reduction of EU greenhouse gases and pollutant emissions Security of EU energy supply Energy Efficiency Increased the share of renewable energy Increased competitiveness of EU industry

Short and medium-term research actions (405 M€) Clean energy, in particular renewables Cost effective supply Large scale integration Energy savings and energy efficiency Eco-buildings Polygeneration Alternative motor fuels In accordance with the principle of focussing research effort, the following sections 6.1.3.1.1 to 6.1.3.1.3 first describe the main objectives to be achieved and the strategically important areas in which research should be concentrated. They then go on to provide details of the technical content of the first call (Call 2003.SM) and an indicative content for the second call (Call 2004.SM). Research areas described below but not included in the first and second calls for proposals may be included in subsequent calls.

Medium and long-term research actions (405 M€) Fuel cells, including their applications New technologies for energy carriers (Hydrogen & Electricity) New and advanced concepts in renewable energy technologies Capture and sequestration of CO2 Socio-economic tools and concepts for energy strategy In accordance with the principle of focussing research effort, the following sections 6.1.3.2.1 to 6.1.3.2.5 first describe the main objectives to be achieved and the strategically important areas in which research should be concentrated. They then go on to provide details of the technical content of the first call (Call 2003.ML) and an indicative content for the second call (Call 2004.ML). Research areas described below but not included in the first and second calls for proposals may be included in subsequent calls. Where appropriate, quantified targets are set out in the Work Programme. They are ambitious long-term targets (15-20 years) and not easy to achieve. Nevertheless, they are a clear indication of the scale of achievements to which an individual proposal should aspire.

Sustainable Energy Systems Electricity Medium and Longer Term Security, reliability and quality of supply as well as optimal integration of DER in EU wide energy networks Strategically important areas are: Development of key enabling technologies for distributed energy networks with high power quality and security of service, including low-loss cables, HTS for electrical applications and ICT. Design, development and validation of novel components and DER solutions needed for future interactive energy service networks Energy storage technologies and systems for grid-connected applications

The vision….. Tomorrow: distributed/ on-site generation with fully integrated network management Yesterday Central power station Photovoltaics power plant Transmission Network Storage Storage Flow Control Storage Power quality device House Storage Distribution Network Power quality device Local CHP plant Wind power plant House with domestic CHP Commercial building Factory

RTD TOPICS and AREAS on ELECTRICITY (call 2003.ML) IP & NoE STREP TOPIC 1: New demand driven solutions for large scale implementation of DER in Europe. TOPIC 2: Novel concepts and advanced components for power networks with high DER penetration. TOPIC 3: Advanced energy storage systems for RES. RTD AREA 1: Transmission systems RTD AREA 2: Energy storage for grid-connected applications RTD AREA 3: High temperature superconductors devices a) Integrated Projects and Networks of Excellence New demand driven solutions for large scale implementation of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) in Europe. Novel concepts and advanced components for power transmission and distribution networks with high Distributed Energy Resources (DER) penetration. Advanced energy storage systems for RES. b) Specific Targeted Research Projects Electricity - transmission systems (advanced systems for stability and control, as well as the development of low-loss cables). Electricity - innovative energy storage technologies for grid-connected applications (new concepts for energy storage technologies, where applicable exploiting the synergies with transport applications). Electricity - development of devices based on high temperature superconductors (HTS) (development and validation of HTS based components for electrical applications, such as fault current limiters, motors, transformers, etc).

T&D Approach Demand Driven Solutions Benefits to the EU Business as usual Today % of electricity produced by DER in Europe

Implementation Instruments “NEW” INSTRUMENTS Integrated projects (IP) Networks of excellence (NoE) “TRADITIONAL” INSTRUMENTS specific targeted research projects (STRP) co-ordination actions (CA) Specific support actions (SSA)

Integrated Projects Ambitious Objectives Real breakthroughs, EU Scale Impact ... Clear and Quantified Deliverables and (Critical mass) Integration… … across Areas e.g. Basic science, Modelling, Monitoring, Materials Technologies, Socio-economic Research, LCA, Components and Systems Instruments and devices, Engineering, Logistics, etc. … across Activities Research, Validation, Testing, Exploitation, Dissemination, Int. Cooperation, Technology Transfer, Dissemination, Training, Management, etc EC funding: 35% for Demonstration 50% for Research Duration: 3-5 years … among Participants e.g. technologists, environmental scientists, users, economists, sociologists, industry (within and across sectors), SMEs, universities, research institutes, etc.

Networks of Excellence Objectives To strengthen EU S&T Excellence and assemble EU Research Capacities Restructuring, Integration, Advancing & Spreading Knowledge Integration by e.g. Specialisation and complementarity, Common use of infrastructures, Interactive working, Joint training Joint Program of Activities (JPA) Merging of EU expertise, facilities, activities ... for improved global competitiveness EC Contribution to the Integration of Resources Duration: 4-7 years Participants Wishing a Progressive and Lasting Integration of Research Capacities (Virtual World Class Centers of Excellence)

will help prepare more ambitious and strategic projects…. “Traditional” Instruments will help prepare more ambitious and strategic projects…. Specific Targeted Projects Coordination Actions Research at the frontier of knowledge (exploratory, high risk) Focussed, limited size Stimulating cooperation & coordination (networking) Preference to new initiatives EC funds only for coordination actions

Specific Support Actions Contribute actively to the implementation of activities directly linked to program strategic objectives, such as: Dissemination, transfer, exploitation, assessment of broad (overall or partial) programme results Contribute to strategic objectives linked to the ERA or preparation of future activities Special actions to integrate NAS

Important A new programme, with a new approach under a new context for EU RTD during the next 4 years. However, it will be revised at mid-term. Consider always the overall policy context (ERA, Sustainable Development, Security of Energy Supply) and address related impacts. Focus on the topics/issues/instrument for which the call is inviting proposals. High ambitions of new instruments.

Information General information on research: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research General information on the Sixth Framework Programme : http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/index_en.html Information on research programmes and projects : http://www.cordis.lu Information requests: reasearch@cec.eu.int

Thank you for your attention Manuel Sánchez Jiménez Energy production and distribution systems Directorate General for Research Rue Montoyer 75 (MO75-4/32), B-1049 Brussels Tel.: +32.2.299.20.63 Fax: +32.2.296.42.88 E-mail: manuel.sanchez-jimenez@cec.eu.int