REPowerEU

Incentives for renewable energy self-generation for SMEs

From 8 July to 30 September 2025, the new REPowerEU call for applications is open, providing non-repayable grants to SMEs investing in photovoltaic systems, mini wind installations and energy storage solutions. The remaining available budget amounts to €178.6 million.

From 8 July to 30 September 2025, the new REPowerEU call for applications is open and addressed to SMEs investing in photovoltaic systems, mini wind technologies and energy storage. Funding is granted in the form of non-repayable contributions, with total available resources amounting to €178.6 million.

The incentive covers

• up to 40% of eligible costs for small enterprises (30% for medium-sized enterprises) for the purchase and installation of renewable energy systems (RES);
• 30% of eligible costs for energy storage systems;
• 50% of expenses incurred for energy certification, where not legally required.

Each application may relate to a single production unit, with a maximum eligible investment of €1 million. Projects must be initiated only after the application has been submitted.

Excluded

• specific sectors listed in Annex 1 of the call;
• energy-intensive enterprises and companies subject to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS);
• entities that have already participated in the June 2025 call.