A new application round for the Demonstration of Energy and Climate Innovation (DEI+) subsidy opens the door to entrepreneurs who want to apply (demonstrate) innovative technology within their company for lower CO2 emissions. They can now also apply for subsidies for demonstrations that focus on the use, transport and storage of CO2, projects involving biofuels and storage of sustainable energy. The subsidy amounts per project have also been increased. Entrepreneurs can apply from November 21.
With a demonstration project, an entrepreneur invests in the application of a new or innovative technology. With the aim of being the first to use it in the Netherlands. The subsidized projects must contribute to lower CO2 emissions in the Netherlands before 2034.
An important change in the new application round is that, in addition to pilot projects, entrepreneurs can apply for subsidies for more types of demonstration projects. In addition, the maximum subsidy amount per project has been increased from a maximum of €15 million to €25 million for pilot projects and €30 million for demonstration projects.
Biokerosene and batteries for sustainable energy
For example, entrepreneurs who capture CO2 with 'Direct Air Capture' installations can also make use of the subsidy. Demonstration projects for the production of biofuels, such as biokerosene, are now also covered by the subsidy, as long as these fuels meet European sustainability criteria. Finally, battery demonstration projects are also possible, as long as there is a direct link with a renewable energy production installation.
Reuse your own waste
There are also more subsidy options for entrepreneurs within the circular economy theme. Previously, only demonstration projects aimed at reusing other people's waste were eligible. Entrepreneurs can now also apply for a subsidy for reusing their own waste. This also applies to the replacement of primary raw materials (extracted from nature) by secondary raw materials (waste phase-ended by-products that can serve as raw materials under certain conditions).
More time for lower CO2 emissions
Previously, entrepreneurs had to ensure lower CO2 emissions in the Netherlands before 2030 with their demonstration projects within the DEI+ scheme. That period has now been extended from 2030 to within 10 years after the start of the project. For the upcoming application round, this will be until 2034.
“The innovation projects within this subsidy are still in the development phase. The 2030 target was getting closer every year. The contribution to lower CO2 emissions in the short term was no longer realistic for some projects. By moving the deadline to 2034, more projects that contribute to lower CO2 emissions can receive a subsidy," says Ruben Hortensius, scheme coordinator of the DEI+ at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
Of course, lower CO2 emissions in the Netherlands will remain important after 2030. This is described in the draft National Energy System Plan (NPE) 2050. This plan describes what our energy system will look like in the future.
Online information meeting
Entrepreneurs can hear more about the most important changes to the subsidy and the broader possibilities during an online meeting on December 4 at 15.30:XNUMX PM. There is plenty of room to ask questions.
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Source: RVO
