The Portuguese ‘Renewable energy’ programme contributes to Portugal’s commitment to implement common EU strategies and legislation on renewable energy. To this aim, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway have made €4 million available through the Portuguese ‘Renewable energy’ programme.
A call for proposal is now open under this programme. The call supports the improvement of geothermal energy solutions at regional level in Portugal. Eligible activities would be:
- Participation in short professional courses on exploration and exploitation of high enthalpy geothermal energy sources offered by United Nations University, Iceland, held in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island, Azores;
- Participation in United Nationals University’s postgraduate programmes on high enthalpy geothermal energy training programme in Iceland, and;
- Participation in six months courses and short courses on the utilisation and sustainability of enthalpy geothermal energy.
The minimum amount is €12 750. The maximum amount is €75 000.
Who can apply?
- Industrial companies established in Portugal exploiting geothermal resources for power production;
- The Azores University (only for short professional courses held in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island, Azores), and;
- Professionals in high enthalpy geothermal energy utilisation
The National Energy Authority of Iceland operates as donor programme partner.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 31 March 2014.