Summary
- Profile Type
- Research & Development Request
- POD Reference
- RDRGB20251013005
- Term of Validity
- 14 October 2025 - 14 October 2026
- Company's Country
- United Kingdom
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- Spain
- France
- Germany
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Romania
- Sweden
- Slovakia
- Latvia
- Luxembourg
- Cyprus
- Lithuania
- Slovenia
- Czechia
- Portugal
- Ireland
- Finland
- Belgium
- Greece
- Italy
- Croatia
- Poland
- Hungary
- Austria
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General information
- Short Summary
- A UK-based SME has developed a patented Liquid Air Energy Storage and Regeneration (LAESAR) technology — a zero-carbon cryogenic energy system that stores and releases energy using liquid air. The innovation offers a clean, scalable alternative to conventional energy storage. It seeks a wind turbine manufacturer to join the consortium for a HORIZON Europe call to co-develop a pilot-scale CO₂ capture system for incorporation in the LAESAR system, and welcomes investment.
- Full Description
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A Cambridge-based SME has developed a patented Liquid Air Energy Storage and Regeneration (LAESAR) technology — a zero-carbon cryogenic energy system that stores and releases energy using liquid air. The company was founded to address the urgent need for sustainable, scalable, and efficient energy storage solutions to support the transition to net-zero emissions across multiple sectors.
Recognised with the Shell Springboard Regional Award, the company is actively developing applications for grid energy balancing, electric vehicles, and marine propulsion. Its innovation builds on the pioneering work in liquid air energy storage (LAES), such as that of Highview Power, which recently secured £300M from the UK Infrastructure Bank, underscoring the strategic importance of LAES in climate mitigation.
The company’s core technology, LAESAR, is currently at TRL 4 and offers:
• Modular and scalable design for both stationary and mobile applications.
• Zero-carbon operation, ideal for integration with renewable energy sources.
• High round-trip efficiency (68%) as demonstrated through thermodynamic modelling by Imperial College London.
• High energy density and rapid response, supporting grid stability and peak load management.
Horizon Europe R&D Project Overview
The company is preparing a proposal for the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-24 – New CO₂ Capture Technologies, aiming to adapt its cryogenic platform for low-energy, low-impurity CO₂ separation. The project will focus on developing a pilot-scale CO₂ capture system that integrates with energy storage and regeneration, offering a novel approach to industrial decarbonisation.
Problem Being Addressed
Current CO₂ capture technologies often suffer from high energy consumption, limited scalability, and integration challenges with renewable systems. The project seeks to overcome these barriers by leveraging cryogenic processes to deliver efficient, clean, and scalable CO₂ capture, as a direct air capture (DAC) application in an energy storage and regeneration system.
Partnership and Collaboration
To deliver this project, the company is going to form a multi-country consortium with:
• Academic and research institutions with expertise in materials science, DAC, and industrial integration.
• Industrial partners with capabilities in manufacturing, deployment, and large-scale energy systems.
The envisioned collaboration will enable joint R&D, technology validation, and market access, contributing to EU climate goals and the development of next-generation carbon capture solutions.
At this moment, it has formed partnership with Imperial College London and talking to a university in EU. They particularly seek a wind turbine manufacturer to join the consortium.
The company welcomes any expression of interest before 17th January 2026. - Advantages and Innovations
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• Zero Emissions: LAESAR operates without carbon emissions, making it ideal for integration with renewable energy sources.
• Cryogenic Efficiency, 68% round-trip grid storage: Utilises low-temperature processes to achieve high energy density and rapid discharge, suitable for grid balancing and peak shaving.
• Modular & Scalable: Adaptable for both stationary and mobile applications, including electric vehicles and marine propulsion.
• Multi-Sector Potential: Applicable across energy, transport, and industrial sectors.
• Recognition: Winner of the Shell Springboard Regional Award, highlighting its commercial and environmental impact.
• Long-term development potential to deliver climate repair at negative cost. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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• Expertise in cryogenics
• Expertise in technologies used In grid connections for supply and demand.
• Partnership role in technology development. - Stage of Development
- Under development
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- IPR status
- IPR granted
- IPR notes
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The company has a portfolio of patents covering innovations in cryogenic energy systems and related technologies.
The company’s trade mark is not yet registered in the UK.
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The company is looking for wind turbine manufacturers to join their Horizon Europe consortium.
An ideal partner would enable:
• Joint R&D and technology validation.
• Access to new markets and deployment opportunities.
• Contribution to EU climate goals and industrial decarbonisation.
The company envisions a collaborative model where each partner contributes domain expertise, shares data and infrastructure, and co-authors the Horizon Europe proposal. The company is open to acting as a technology provider or co-developer, depending on the consortium structure. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- University
- Big company
- R&D Institution
- SME <=10
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Call details
- Framework program
- Horizon Europe
- Call title and identifier
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HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-24
• Programme: Horizon Europe – Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility)
• Type of Action: Research and Innovation Action (RIA)
• Budget: €18 million total
• Award Ceiling: €6 million per project - Submission and evaluation scheme
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• Opening Date: 16 September 2025
• Deadline: 17 February 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time
• Submission Format: Single-stage - Anticipated project budget
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6 Million Euros
- Coordinator required
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Yes
- Deadline for EoI
- Deadline of the call
- Project duration in weeks
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104
- Web link to the call
- https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-24?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate&keywords=HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-24&isExactMatch=true&status=31094501%2C31094502%2C3
- Project title and acronym
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Developing a pilot-scale Zero-Carbon Cryogenic Energy Storage and CO₂ Capture system with a patented Liquid Air Energy Storage and Regeneration (LAESAR) technology
- Horizon Europe
• Programme: Horizon Europe – Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility)
• Type of Action: Research and Innovation Action (RIA)
• Budget: €18 million total
• Award Ceiling: €6 million per project
• Deadline: 17 February 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time
• Submission Format: Single-stage
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 04005008 - Wind energy
- 04009 - Carbon capture and energy
- 04001005 - Transport and storage of gas and liquid fuels
- Market keywords
- 06008 - Energy Storage
- Sector Groups Involved
- Renewable Energy
- Energy-Intensive Industries
- Targeted countries
- Spain
- France
- Germany
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Romania
- Sweden
- Slovakia
- Latvia
- Luxembourg
- Cyprus
- Lithuania
- Slovenia
- Czechia
- Portugal
- Ireland
- Finland
- Belgium
- Greece
- Italy
- Croatia
- Poland
- Hungary
- Austria