ERDF – Renewable energy (studies) (Réunion)
Purpose of the scheme: Support studies aimed at making use of local renewable resources that are little or not yet used. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: companies; local authorities and their groupings (joint syndicates, public interest groupings, etc.); associations; public bodies; local public companies. The amount and conditions must be confirmed in the official rules applicable to the project and area.
The scheme “ERDF – Renewable energy (studies)” is listed as a local (regional) scheme. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: support studies aimed at making use of local renewable resources that are little or not yet used. The scheme is available until 31 December 2027. It is EU funding whose rules are set out in the applicable action sheet, not an automatic grant. Before applying, check the criteria, eligible costs, combination rules and the actual status of the call with the managing authority.
Funded by Région Réunion, Union Européenne-FEDER
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: companies; local authorities and their groupings (joint syndicates, public interest groupings, etc.); associations; public bodies; local public companies. Check the legal form, size, activity, area and any exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the applicable implementation document (DOMO) and action sheet, state aid rules, exclusions, combination rules and any requirement to apply before committing.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: feasibility studies that will help diversify the sources making up the island’s energy mix in order to increase the share coming from local renewable energy, notably: marine energy; biogas; biomass (combustion, anaerobic digestion, gasification); offshore wind; geothermal; hydropower; etc. Check the project category, eligible costs, indirect costs, supporting documents and exclusions before starting the project.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: a grant whose amount will depend on the project. This does not constitute a promise of award or confirmation of the rate applicable to the project; check the public aid rate, the EU share, caps and the state aid scheme.
How to apply
1) Identify the managing authority and the current action sheet. 2) Check legal, sector and geographical eligibility. 3) Confirm eligible costs, rate/cap, combination rules and timetable. 4) Submit the documents on the official portal and keep the acknowledgement. Do not commit costs before applying where the rules require it. Confirm the most recent version, the eligible studies, the exact beneficiaries, rates/caps and the applicable application timetable.
Timeline
Catalogue date to be checked: 31 December 2027. The call timetable, deadline and available budget must be confirmed with the managing authority. The official action sheet targets renewable energy studies and specifies the expected consistency with the multi-annual energy plan, the programme’s performance criteria and the applicant’s technical and financial capacity.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Réunion, Union Européenne-FEDER
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- La Réunion
Frequently asked questions
What is the “ERDF – Renewable energy (studies)” scheme for?
According to the catalogue, its aim is to support studies aimed at making use of local renewable resources that are little or not yet used. It is EU funding managed through a regional programme.
Who can benefit and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions: companies; local authorities and their groupings (joint syndicates, public interest groupings, etc.); associations; public bodies; local public companies. Eligibility also depends on the area, size and legal form, type of project, state aid scheme and the action sheet’s criteria.
What amount or funding rate is provided?
a grant whose amount will depend on the project. Distinguish the EU aid rate from the total public aid rate, and check caps and eligible costs in the applicable action sheet.
Is the scheme open and how do I apply?
The catalogue date of 31 December 2027 must be checked. The official action sheet specifies the expected consistency with the multi-annual energy plan, the programme’s performance criteria and the applicant’s technical and financial capacity. Check the timetable, portal, documents and any requirement to apply beforehand with the managing authority.
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