1. 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

2. Networks of excellence
Framework Programme
Networks of excellence
Integrated projects
“Article 169”
Block 1 : “Integrating European Research” (incl. Intl. Cooperation and SMEs) ( 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)

3. 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€)

4. 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

5. 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 to 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.

6. 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 to 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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).

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

11. 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)

12. 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.

13. 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)

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. Information
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18. Thank you for your attention
Manuel Sánchez Jiménez Energy production and distribution systems Directorate General for Research
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