Our portfolio - LEAP-RE

Our portfolio: 31 Renewable Energy Research & Innovation Projects

Projects in the LEAP-RE Portfolio focus on 6 priority themes such as smart-grid and off-grid systems, geothermal energy, productive and domestic uses, access to energy, recycling, etc. A first set of 8 projects were selected to start in early 2020 when the LEAP-RE programme started, which coordination is ensured by Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and Strathmore University (Kenya). 23 additional projects funded via an open calls successively joined the portfolio in January 2022 and March 2023. These calls for research and innovation projects are funded by 15 European and African research and innovation funding agencies and by the EU. The coordination of the calls is ensured jointly by the ANR (France) and the MESRS (Algerian Ministry of Research).

BIOTHEREP

Hybrid Biochemical and Thermochemical Conversion of Slaughterhouse Biowaste for Renewable Energy Production

D3T4H2S

A Data Driven Digital Twin for Improved Hydrogen Storage Vessels Towards Challenges for Energy Transition

EURICA

Europe & Africa cooperation, from grid digitization to sustainable energy for all

Energy Village

Long-term programme for achieving renewable erergy self-sufficiency at the local level

Geothermal Atlas for Africa

Mapping geothermal resources for the development of African electricity production and for water use applications

Geothermal Village

Smart/off-grid Geothermal stand alone, cascade-use systems

HYAFRICA

Towards a next-generation renewable energy source – a natural hydrogen solution for power supply in Africa

LEDSOL

Enabling clean and sustainable water through smart UV/LED disinfection and SOLar energy utilization

LEOPARD

Micro-grid technology for a widespread use of renewable energy sources in Africa

MG-FARM

Smart stand-alone micro-grids as a solution for agriculture farms electrification

MIDINA

A Comprehensive Methodological Approach on the Development Potential of Microgrids and the Integration of Renewable Energies in North Africa

NANOSOLARCELLS

Integration of photonic conversion layers based on photoemissive nanostructured materials for improving sunlight harvesting ability of solar cells

OASES

Development and Demonstration of a Sustainable Open Access AU-EU Ecosystem for Energy System Modelling

OPTIMG

Optimizing Microgrids for Water-Energy-Food

PURAMS

Productive Use in Rural African Markets using Standalone Solar

PYROBIOFUEL

Sustainable biomass conversion into bioenergy through pyrolysis

QDSOC

Environmentally friendly colloidal quantum dots for high performance solar cells

RCLIB

Recycling of the Cathodes, based on Carbon Nanotubes and Conducting Polymers, from Spent Rechargeable Li Batteries

RE4AFAGRI

Renewable Energy for African Agriculture: Modelling Excellence and Robust Business Models

REPTES

Renewable Plants Integrated with Pumped Thermal Energy Storage for Sustainable Satisfaction of Energy and Agricultural Needs of African Communities

RESTART

Implementing a full value chain for recycling End-of-Life (EoL) Lithium-Ion Battery (LiBs) and Photovoltaic (PV)

SETaDISMA

Sustainable Energy Transition and Digitalization of Smart Mini-Grids for Africa

SHE

Smart Home Energy: Development of an Integrated and Mobile Solution for Low-cost Cooking and Power Generation

SIREVIVAL

Si-based devices for renewable energy: From end of life recycling to revival of photovoltaic modules

SmartAPV-Fruit

Smart Agrivoltaic Systems for Fruits

SoCoNexGen

Solar Indoor Cooking Systems of the Next Generation

SOLCHARGE

Decentralized Solar Charging System for Sustainable Mobility in rural Africa

SOLAR INDUCE

SOLAR INDUCEed domestic clean efficient cooking and refrigeration for off-grid applications in Africa

SUNGARI

A modern solar cooking solution for African staples

SWITCH

Stabilizing Weak Grids through Machine Learning: Empowering Farmers in End-of-line Communities in North Africa Through Artificial Neural Networks

Vil2Bio

Combining Village-Scale Biogas Production with Pyrolysis in Biomass Stoves

Related Projects

LEAP-RE and the projects in its Portfolio are also clustering with other EU funded projects working on similar themes and priorities.