The European Commission has published a call for proposals under the Implementation Plan of Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking.

The challenge facing fuel cells and hydrogen technologies is of great complexity, requiring substantial investments and a high level of scientific, technological and industrial expertise. The European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan has identified fuel cells and hydrogen among the technologies needed for Europe to achieve the targets for 2020 - 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; 20% share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix; and 20% reduction in primary energy use.

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) was established in 2008 as a long-term, public-private partnership under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) of the European Union. The FCH JU pools public and private resources, with activities co-financed by the Commission and partners from industry and the research community.

The Annual Implementation Plan is the result of a joint effort by the FCP JU's major stakeholders. It represents a set of prioritised actions which are implemented on an annual basis in order to facilitate the rapid deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.

This call for proposals consists of a wide variety of topics which fall under four areas:
- 'Transportation and refuelling infrastructure';
- 'Hydrogen production and distribution';
- 'Stationary power generation and combined heat and power';
- 'Cross-cutting issues'.

To see the official call announcement, please consult:
OJ No C 14 of 17 January 2012

Remarks: Before contacting the Commission, proposers are strongly advised to consult the original call text.

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