TEN-E : Trans-European Energy Networks 2012 Call for Proposals

The Trans-European Energy Networks 2012 call for proposals is open with the deadline for submission 29/02/2012. The Trans-European Transport Networks in the area of energy infrastructures

The 2012 annual work programme for grants in the field of trans-European networks (TEN) – area of energy infrastructures (TEN-E) – will encourage the effective operation and development of the internal market, reinforce the security of supplies and the diversification of energy suppliers and routes, facilitate the development and reducing the isolation of less-favoured regions, contribute to sustainable development and protection of the environment, inter alia by involving renewable energies.

The indicative EU budget allocation available for this programme is 21,130 million Euros

Particular attention is given to projects of European interest that contribute to:
• development of the network to strengthen economic and social cohesion by reducing the isolation of the less-favoured and island regions of the Union;
• optimisation of the capacity of the network and the integration of the internal energy market, in particular concerning cross-border section;
• security of energy supply, diversification of sources of energy supplies and, in particular, interconnections with third countries;
• connection of renewable energy resources; and
• safety, reliability and interoperability of interconnected networks

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