Programme Agency of Decarbonised Energy

Strengthen research and innovation in the field of energy

One of the France’s priorities regarding research and innovation is to strengthen strategic thinking by improving coordination between the various stakeholders, in order to optimise the overall organisation of the research and innovation ecosystem and to produce relevant forward-looking studies.

The creation of programme agencies focused on specific themes is one facet of this strategy, alongside strong fundamental research. The energy transition is one of the major challenges facing society, with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

To address the issues associated with this transition and to find effective solutions, the creation of the programme agency ‘Decarbonised Energy’ (APED), hosted within the CEA, aims to strengthen research and innovation in this field by integrating all of its societal dimensions.

As the operator, the ANR organises the selection of PEPRs and projects, establishes the terms and conditions for funding and project monitoring, disburses the grant and evaluates the projects.