Selected development opportunities
01Funding call · Hydropower
Second EAG investment-grant call 2026 for hydropower
MarketAustriaTechnologyHydropower up to 2 MWDeadline18 Nov 2026
SummaryThe second EAG investment-grant call is open for new and revitalised hydropower plants up to 2 MW. EUR 1 million is available for new construction and EUR 1.5 million for revitalisation.
Developer relevanceOpen project access for funding-ready new-build and revitalisation projects; developers and EPC providers may submit concrete projects.
Next check: Reconcile permitting, grid and technical evidence and submit the complete application through the EAG portal as early as possible.
02Funding call · Deep geothermal
Deep geothermal project call 2026
MarketSwitzerland · Canton of VaudBudgetup to CHF 6mDeadline15 Dec 2026
SummaryThe Canton of Vaud expects to support two or three deep-geothermal heat projects. Up to CHF 3 million per project may be available for high-risk drilling phases.
Developer relevanceConcrete project access for legal entities holding the required exploration permit and secured land rights.
Next check: Document rights, federal-funding boundaries, drilling and heat-offtake concept, budget and demand assumptions.
03Auction · Onshore wind
EEG onshore-wind auction — November 2026 bid date
MarketGermanyVolume2,495.009 MWDeadline2 Nov 2026
SummaryGermany's Federal Network Agency is accepting bids for onshore wind capacity. The published ceiling price is 7.25 ct/kWh.
Developer relevanceDirect access to the EEG market premium for permitted German utility-scale wind projects; volume, forms and participation requirements are officially published.
Next check: Check project and register data, calculate the bid, arrange security and fee, and ensure timely physical delivery.