1. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 1 European Commission THE 6th FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME PRIORITY 6.1: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS. RTD TOPICS ON ELECTRICITY Manuel SANCHEZ European Commission Research Directorate General

2. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 2 Networks of excellenceIntegrated projects“Article 169” Integrating European Research 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 Structuring the European Research Area Block 2 : “Structuring the European Research Area” (2.830 M€) 1. Innovation 2. Human resources and mobility 3. Infrastructures 4. Science and society Framework Programme 2002-2006 Strengthening the Foundations of the ERA Block 3 : “Strengthening the Foundations of the ERA” (370 M€) 1. Opening up national programmes 2. Networking national programmes (benchmarking, mapping)

3. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 3 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 development, global change and ecosystems (Priority 6)

4. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 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. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 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  Energy savings and energy efficiency Eco-buildings Polygeneration Alternative motor fuels  Alternative motor fuels

6. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 6  Fuel cells, including their applications  New technologies for energy carriers (Hydrogen & Electricity)  New and advanced concepts in renewable energy technologies  Capture and sequestration of CO 2  Socio-economic tools and concepts for energy strategy Medium and long-term research actions (405 M€)

7. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 7 Security, reliability and quality of supply as well as optimal integration of DER in EU wide energy networks Strategically important areas are: 4Development 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. 4Design, development and validation of novel components and DER solutions needed for future interactive energy service networks 4Energy storage technologies and systems for grid-connected applications Sustainable Energy Systems Electricity Medium and Longer Term

8. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 8 Yesterday Tomorrow: distributed/ on-site generation with fully integrated network management Storage Photovoltaics power plant Wind power plant House with domestic CHP Power quality device Storage Central power station House Factory Commercial building Local CHP plant Storage Power quality device Flow Control The vision….. Transmission Network Distribution Network

9. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 9 RTD TOPICS and AREAS on ELECTRICITY (call 2003.ML) IP & NoESTREP Transmission systems  RTD AREA 1: Transmission systems Energy storage for grid-connected applications  RTD AREA 2: Energy storage for grid-connected applications High temperature superconductors devices  RTD AREA 3: High temperature superconductors devices New demand driven solutions for large scale implementation of DER in Europe.  TOPIC 1: New demand driven solutions for large scale implementation of DER in Europe. Novel concepts and advanced components for power networks with high DER penetration.  TOPIC 2: Novel concepts and advanced components for power networks with high DER penetration. Advanced energy storage systems for RES.  TOPIC 3: Advanced energy storage systems for RES.

10. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 10 T&D Approach Demand Driven Solutions Business as usual Today % of electricity produced by DER in Europe Benefits to the EU

11. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 11 “NEW” INSTRUMENTS  Integrated projects (IP)  Networks of excellence (NoE) “TRADITIONAL” INSTRUMENTS  specific targeted research projects (STRP)  co-ordination actions (CA)  Specific support actions (SSA) Implementation Instruments

12. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 12 … among Participants e.g. technologists, environmental scientists, users, economists, sociologists, industry (within and across sectors), SMEs, universities, research institutes, etc. … across Activities Research, Validation, Testing, Exploitation, Dissemination, Int. Cooperation, Technology Transfer, Dissemination, Training, Management, etc … across Areas e.g. Basic science, Modelling, Monitoring, Materials Technologies, Socio-economic Research, LCA, Components and Systems Instruments and devices, Engineering, Logistics, etc. Ambitious Objectives Real breakthroughs, EU Scale Impact EU Scale Impact... Integrated Projects Clear and Quantified Deliverables and (Critical mass) Integration… EC funding: 35% for Demonstration 50% for Research Duration: 3-5 years

13. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 13 Participants Wishing a Progressive and Lasting Integration of Research Capacities (Virtual World Class Centers of Excellence) Joint Program of Activities (JPA) Merging of EU expertise, facilities, activities... for improved global competitiveness Integration by e.g. Specialisation and complementarity, Common use of infrastructures, Interactive working, Joint training Objectives To strengthen EU S&T Excellence and assemble EU Research Capacities Research Capacities Restructuring, Integration, Advancing & Spreading Knowledge Networks of Excellence EC Contribution to the Integration of Resources Duration: 4-7 years

14. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 14  Research at the frontier of knowledge (exploratory, high risk)  Focussed, limited size “Traditional” Instruments will help prepare more ambitious and strategic projects…. Specific Targeted Projects Coordination Actions  Stimulating cooperation & coordination (networking)  Preference to new initiatives  EC funds only for coordination actions

15. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 15 Specific Support Actions Contribute actively to the implementation of activities directly linked to program strategic objectives, such as: ØDissemination, transfer, exploitation, assessment of broad (overall or partial) programme results ØContribute to strategic objectives linked to the ERA or preparation of future activities ØSpecial actions to integrate NAS

16. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 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. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 17 Information General information on research: http://europa.eu.int/comm/researchGeneral information on research: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research General information on the Sixth Framework Programme : http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp 6/index_en.htmlGeneral information on the Sixth Framework Programme : http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp 6/index_en.html Information on research programmes and projects :Information on research programmes and projects :http://www.cordis.lu Information requests:Information requests:reasearch@cec.eu.int

18. Manuel SANCHEZ – European Commission – Beta Session: The Academic Village Barcelona 12-15 May 2003 18 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