RFCS-2026-Big Tickets-Coal

Expected Impact:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following impacts:progress towards the goals of the European Green Deal;progress towards the goals of the Just Transition Mechanism. Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:quantify the emission reduction and/or other positive environmental effects achieved in the coal sector;demonstrate, where relevant, positive health and safety effects of the technology and/or the approach pursued;outline a technology scalability plan, supported by a viable business case;disseminate results widely and contribute to the development of skills and the creation/conversion of jobs. Objective:In line with Council Decision (EU) 2008/376/EC, proposals should relate to at least one of the following research objectives for the coal sector:supporting the just transition of the coal sector and regions (Article 4);improving health and safety (Article 5);minimising the environmental impacts of coal mines in transition (Article 6). Proposals must also relate to at least one of the following specific call objectives: Repurposing formerly operating coal and lignite mines, those in the process of closure, and coal-related infrastructure, including power supply servicesMaterials and waste reuse, and development of alternative materials, including the recovery of critical raw materialsLand monitoring, modelling, stabilisation and/or restorationProcessing of methane emissionsMonitoring, management and/or treatment of mine water and water tables in coal mines in the process of closure and formerly operating mines Scope:Applicants may submit proposals for either pilot or demonstration projects (see Articles 15 and 16 of Council Decision (EU) 2008/376/EC).Activities are expected to achieve technology readiness level 7-8 (TRL 7-8).Research must be in line with the goals of the Just Transition Mechanism.Proposals must demonstrate support for the social and economic revitalisation