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Study on circular approaches for a sustainable and affordable clean energy transition

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Identification
ISBN 978-92-9405-328-2, ISBN 978-92-9405-327-5, ISBN 978-92-9405-330-5, ISBN 978-92-9405-326-8, ISBN 978-92-9405-331-2 , ISBN 978-92-9405-325-1, ISBN 78-92-9405-329-9, ISBN 978-92-9405-323-7, ISBN 978-92-9405-322-0, ISBN 978-92-9405-324-4, ISBN 978-92-9405-321-3, ISBN 978-92-9405-318-3, ISBN 978-92-9405-320-6, ISBN 978-92-9405-319-0
Publication date
29 January 2026
Author
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Description

Funded under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2021-2022 (Cluster 5- Climate, Energy and Mobility), the ‘Study on circular approaches for a sustainable and affordable clean energy transition’ aims to strengthen the European Commission’s knowledge-based approach in the early and continuous assessment of innovative clean energy technologies in the context of the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

The objective of the study was to develop a methodology to assess the impacts of clean energy technologies on the following dimensions: sustainability (covering environmental, social, and economic aspects), circularity, and EU resilience and technological autonomy. This assessment methodology is complemented by technology-specific guidelines, providing actionable instructions for specific technology-related assessment. 

For a general overview of the study, methodology and tasks, please refer to the Final Report of the study.

For a summary on the methodology and findings on the Assessment Methodology and Specific Guidelines, please refer to the Executive Summary

The list of published Deliverables within this study are the following:

  • D1 Data Management Plan
  • D2 Communication and Dissemination Plan
  • D3 Problem definition and state of play
  • D4 State of the art: existing methodologies and available data
  • D5 Workshop activities and results of the consultation
  • D7 Piloting Activities
  • D8 Final Assessment Methodology and Guidelines 
Study on circular approaches for a sustainable and affordable clean energy transition

Files

Study on circular approaches for a sustainable and affordable clean energy transition

  • 3 FEBRUARY 2026
Final Report
  • 3 FEBRUARY 2026
Executive summary
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Data Management plan
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Communication and Dissemination plan
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Problem definition and state of play
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
State of the art - existing methodologies and available data
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Workshop activities and results of the consultation
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Piloting activities
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Final Assessment Methodology
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Assessment methodology - Guidelines for Carbon Capture and Storage Utilisation
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Assessment methodology - Guidelines for energy infrastructure
  • 3 FEBRUARY 2026
Assessment Methodology -Guidelines for Energy Storage and Utilization
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Assessment methodology - Guidelines for renewable and low-carbon fuels
  • 30 JANUARY 2026
Assessment methodology - Guidelines for renewable energy technologies