CEF Energy is supporting 17 cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) actions with nearly €167.5 million in funding. These actions help EU countries work together to plan and deploy renewable energy infrastructure that goes beyond national borders.
The goal is to strengthen cooperation between countries, speed up the deployment of renewables across Europe, and ensure better use of shared resources like wind and solar power. These actions complement other EU renewable energy initiatives and reinforce national efforts, helping to build a more integrated, cost-efficient, and climate-friendly energy system across the EU.
The project is transforming the way heat is produced and distributed in the cross-border cities of Görlitz (Germany) and Zgorzelec (Poland) by replacing fossil fuels with 100% renewable energy.
The first phase of the project includes the construction of a 25 MW biomass plant in Poland to cut 12,000 tons of annual CO₂ emissions, and a 1.43 km pipeline in Germany to harness waste heat from sewage treatment. Planned for completion by February 2027, this cross-border initiative will deliver 25% of the project’s 48,000-ton annual CO₂ reduction target.
The overall project, comprising three distinct work phases, advances the EU’s 2030 climate goals by decarbonising heating in medium-sized cities and establishing a replicable model for sustainable urban transition. As part of a broader cross-border transition initiative, it ensures impact-driven outcomes by embedding scalable solutions, fostering multi-municipal collaboration, and strengthening the EU’s climate roadmap to drive climate neutrality, energy resilience, and regional cooperation.
EU contribution:€ 14.5 million
The project is a joint effort between Estonia and Luxembourg, aiming to boost Europe’s clean energy supply through offshore wind power. Located 10 km South-West of Kihnu Island in Estonian waters, the project plans to install and operate an offshore wind park of up to 1,200 MW by 2030, expected to generate around 5 TWh per year.
CEF Energy is supporting the first study phase of the project, focussing on the environmental impact assessment, the geophysical and geotechnical surveys needed for the design of SLOWP, and the design of the wind farm. This phase is a crucial step towards the construction of the wind park and will strengthen cross-border cooperation in planning, developing, and efficiently using renewable energy sources.
SLOWP contributes to the EU’s climate and energy goals by helping diversify the energy mix and accelerate the deployment of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea region.
EU contribution: €10 million