# Enhanced electric operation and battery durability (ZEWT Partnership) (HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18)

- Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-commission-horizon-europe)
- Status: Closed
- Opens: 15 Dec 2026
- Deadline: 14 Apr 2027, 16:00 BST
- Award: Up to €10m
- Where: International, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Who can apply: Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Source: EU Funding & Tenders – Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/df635a39-416d-46a5-b6f1-50c797e29a23

8 KM for inland navigation) using electrical storage as the only energy source, while allowing rapid in-route zero-emission replenishment. - Increase the power output, providing beyond 5 MW as peak propulsion power with corresponding grid capacity.

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