SEAI opens €19m call for energy research projects
The Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) has announced a round of Government of Ireland funding for energy research and innovation projects worth €19 million. The call welcomes novel proposals for energy research, development and demonstration (RD&D) which will help accelerate Ireland’s transition to a clean and secure energy future.
The National Energy RD&D programme has operated for more than 20 years and is a critical component of SEAI’s role in coordinating and supporting energy research in Ireland. More than 240 projects have been successful under funding calls over the last six years to a total funding of over €100 million. These projects drive innovative solutions in wind energy, bioenergy, energy systems integration, energy efficiency, energy markets, smart grids, transportation, energy policy, community engagement, and geothermal energy.
Coinciding with the funding call, SEAI has launched the first impact report for the SEAI National Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) funding programme. The report provides details on the outputs and early impacts from completed projects funded through previous calls. With €3.2 million co-funding leveraged through partnerships, these projects led by industry and academia provided widespread benefits for society and the economy supporting skills, knowledge and insights to accelerate the energy transition in Ireland. The inaugural impact report clearly demonstrates the value of this funding and how research makes a difference in our energy transition journey.
Margie McCarthy, director of research and policy insight, SEAI said: “Fostering cutting-edge research is a pivotal step in addressing the pressing challenges of energy sustainability and efficiency. SEAI supports for research, development and demonstration aim to drive advancements that will benefit our communities and contribute significantly to Ireland’s national strategy for a sustainable future. Our commitment to energy research underscores our dedication to supporting Ireland’s goals of reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy security, and promoting economic growth through innovative energy research projects. We invite researchers and innovators to join us in this crucial endeavour to shape a resilient and sustainable energy landscape for generations to come.”
The 2025 call is open for applications from all research disciplines, and from public and private sector organisations, either applying individually or as part of a consortium.
The call contains a thematic strand and an open strand. The thematic strand includes 20 topics with research themes including heat, electricity, grid flexibility, EV grants, energy modelling, maritime transport, energy poverty, offshore wind, critical raw materials, behavioural change and bioenergy among others.
The open strand welcomes applicants to submit applications on vital research that addresses the overall programme objectives and contributes to Ireland’s clean energy transition.
The deadline for applications for the call is 12 noon on 1 July 2025.
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