Solar energy (thermal and photovoltaic)
EERA joint programme on photovoltaic solar energy
The CEA is a very active member of the
European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), which includes governance responsibilities. This association has the objective of strengthening and developing Europe's research capabilities in sustainable energy. The CEA is actively involved in the joint programme on photovoltaic solar energy which aims to significantly contribute to the European Union's energy and climate policies for the 2020-2050 period regarding greenhouse gas emission reductions and renewable energy. The objective of the joint programme is to speed up the technological development of photovoltaic solar energy so it can be deployed on a large scale in Europe.
EERA joint programme on concentrated solar power
The CEA is actively involved in the joint programme devoted to concentrated solar power under EERA. The programme is structured to support the
Solar Thermal Electricity-European Industrial Initiative (STE-EII) whose objectives are: reduce maintenance operations and costs; improve operational flexibility and power distribution; reduce the environmental impact; and develop advanced concepts.
European Innovation & Technology Platform Photovoltaics (EU-PV)
The CEA is actively involved in the
European Innovation & Technology Platform for Photovoltaics (EU PV). This independent European structure recommends orientations and gives its opinion on PV solar energy policy. It is recognised by the European Commission and the Group director of the
Strategic Energy Technology (SET) plan as the representative of the photovoltaic energy sector. Its recommendations concern areas such as research & innovation, development of the PV market, and training & industrial policy in the sector.
Solar Power Europe
The CEA takes part in
SolarPower Europe, a new European industrial association for photovoltaic energy (EPIA: European Photovoltaic Industry Association). SolarPower Europe represents organisations and aims to shape the PV regulatory environment and to develop the commercial opportunities for solar energy in Europe.
Hydrogen and fuel cells
Fuel Cells & Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU)
The CEA is an active member of the
Fuel Cells & Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU), which is a public-private partnership supporting the research, development and demonstration of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in Europe. One of its objectives is to accelerate the pace at which low-carbon technologies reach their market. Fuel cells are an efficient technology for converting energy and hydrogen is a clean energy vector. Therefore, they represents a huge potential in terms of fighting CO2 emissions and reducing fossil fuel dependency, while contributing to economic growth.
The CEA is also a member of the
Hydrogen Europe Research.
EERA joint programme on hydrogen and fuel cells
The CEA is a very active member of the
European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), which includes governance responsibilities. This association has the objective of strengthening and developing Europe's research capabilities in the field of sustainable energy by connecting and pooling European energy research activities. The CEA is actively contributing to this joint programme devoted to hydrogen and fuel cells which aims to accelerate and harmonise long-term research on fuel cells and electrolysers.
European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (EHA)
The CEA takes part in the
European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (EHA) via the
association française pour l’hydrogène et les piles à combustible (AFHYPAC). This collaboration was set up to promote the use of hydrogen as an energy vector in Europe. Its purpose is to create a commercial market for stationary and transport applications, with the goal of becoming the leader in the field.
Electric vehicles
European Green Vehicles Initiative
The CEA is involved in the
European Green Vehicles Initiative (EGVI) within the scope of its research on green cars. This public-private partnership is centred on the delivery of green cars and innovative mobility systems that overcome societal, environmental and economic challenges facing tomorrow's generations. Focusing on the energy efficiency of vehicles and alternative powertrains, EGVI has the ambition to drive the research, development and demonstration of technologies harnessing clean energies for road transport.
2nd and 3rd generation biofuels
Bio-Based Industries (BBI)
The CEA is a member of the
Bio-Based Industries joint undertaking which encourages investment in the sustainable development of the European bio-based products industry. This public-private partnership is designed to help Europe become a key player in the research, demonstration and deployment of bio-based products and fuels, while providing environmental and socio-economic advantages for Europe and its citizens.
EERA joint programme on bioenergy
The CEA is a very active member of the
European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), which includes governance responsibilities. This association has the objective of strengthening and developing Europe's research capabilities in the field of sustainable energy. The CEA is actively involved in the joint programme on bioenergy which sets out to harmonise pre-competitive research led by the EERA institutes so as to build a scientific and technical base on which the future generation of biofuels can be launched and the joint development of technologies can be explored. The more efficient use of R&D investments through this joint programme should help accelerate the development of future generations of energy conversion systems.
Energy efficiency and conservation in buildings
Energy-Efficient Building (E2B) Association
The CEA is a member of the
Energy-Efficient Buildings (E2B) association. This European programme devoted to researching and demonstrating the energy efficiency of buildings is led by the industry. Its objective is to make sure all buildings in Europe are designed, built or renovated in line with the new energy efficiency standards by 2050. E2B is therefore working towards the 20/20 targets set by the European Commission to reduce energy consumption by 20%, reduce CO2 emissions by 20% and provide 20% of the energy requirements by renewable energy sources by 2020.
EERA joint programme on energy efficiency in industrial processes
The CEA is a very active member of the
European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), which includes governance responsibilities. This association has the objective of strengthening and developing Europe's research capabilities in the field of sustainable energy. The CEA is actively involved in the joint programme on energy efficiency in industrial processes. This programme has the goal of recommending advanced concepts designed to reduce energy consumption while cutting operational and maintenance costs in the industry.
Cross-functional activities in the field of renewable energy
Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative (EMIRI)
The CEA is involved in the
Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative (EMIRI) which was launched in 2012 within the scope of the
SET Plan and the roadmap for materials. The initiative brings together industrial players and research organisations in the European Union to foster innovation in the field of advanced materials with low carbon emissions, while improving energy efficiency levels. This is the only organisation in Europe that offers a cross-functional approach in the field. With a strategic approach to research and innovation right up to market access, EMIRI can target sectors like solar energy (PV and solar thermal), hydrogen & fuel cells, wind energy, ocean energy, carbon capture & storage, and grids.
EERA joint programme on advanced materials and processes for energy applications (AMPEA)
The CEA is a very active member of the
European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), which includes governance responsibilities. This association has the objective of strengthening and developing Europe's research capabilities in the field of sustainable energy. The CEA is actively involved in the joint programme on advanced materials and processes for energy applications (AMPEA) which covers material sciences, physical chemistry of processes, heat transfers, and the tools needed to characterise materials and devices (especially large facilities).
European Energy Forum (EEF)
The CEA is a member of the
European Energy Forum (EEF). The main goal of this association is to facilitate discussions and European parliamentary actions dealing with energy issues while respecting the different policy options and enabling an open-minded process for discussion and debate.
European Technology Platform for Advanced Engineering Materials and Technologies (EuMaT)
The CEA is a member of the
European Technology Platform for Advanced Engineering Materials and Technologies (EuMaT). This platform was set up to make sure the industry and other key players could get involved in defining R&D priorities in the field.
KIC InnoEnergy
The CEA is one of the founding members of
KIC InnoEnergy. This KIC was created under the impetus of the
European Institute of Technology (EIT). The strategy of KIC InnoEnergy is to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of sustainable energy. It focuses on three key areas of innovation: 1) education by developing and financing initial and vocational training; 2) support and investment in start-ups to develop sustainable businesses; and 3) funding of collaborative European projects driving innovation and leading to commercially viable outcomes with return on investment for KIC InnoEnergy. The CEA is actively involved in the French centre of this KIC based in Grenoble which deals with issues of energy efficiency, sustainable nuclear energy and convergence with renewable energy.
European Distributed Energy Resources Laboratories (DERLAB)
The CEA is a member of the
European Distributed Energy Resources Laboratories (DERLAB) association. DERLAB is an association of leading laboratories and institutes specialised in distributed energy resource equipment and systems. It defines joint specifications and quality criteria for the connection and operation of distributed energy resources. DERLAB also supports the development of technologies in this field through its testing and consulting services for distributed generation.