03 — SUNERC

Consortium

The overarching objective of the SUNER-C project was to create an inclusive innovation community and ecosystem that builds on the SUNERGY network and includes new stakeholders across Europe. The SUNER-C consortium was a unique and balanced ecosystem of 30 organisations: 13 academic partners, 13 industrial companies, 4 network organisations and federations, and 1 NGO — working on a strategic roadmap towards the broad implementation of solar fuels and chemicals, with a firm focus on cross-cutting and socio-technical aspects.

Utrecht University

Oversees the strategic and logistic coordination of the SUNER-C CSA; serves as point of contact for the European Commission for progress and financial reporting. Leads WP8 (Project management & coordination) and co-leads WP7 (LSRI beyond the CSA).

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CEA

Works hand in hand with Utrecht University in the vision, strategy and coordination of the CSA actions. Co-leads WP8 (Project management and coordination) and leads WP7 (LSRI beyond the CSA).

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ERIC (a.i.s.b.l.)

The European Research Institute of Catalysis leads WP2 (Ongoing research activities in the EU), developing a project portfolio and fostering project synergies among stakeholders.

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Universiteit Gent

The Centre for Sustainable Development leads WP6 (Socio-technical and cross-cutting aspects), identifying cross-cutting challenges and designing a strategy for their integration.

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Universiteit Leiden

Leads WP1 (Creation of an R&I community and eco-system), guiding the vision building to amplify and unify the innovation eco-system inherited from SUNERGY.

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Uniwersytet Warszawski

The Centre of New Technologies oversees the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and develops the Technological Roadmap identifying short-, medium- and long-term milestones.

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Institut Català d’Investigació Química

ICIQ is co-leader of WP5 (Dissemination, communication & education), developing the communication and dissemination strategy of the CSA and the LSRI.

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Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG

Bridges academic research and industrial needs as a key actor in WP4 (Innovation and Exploitation), leading the Innovation Strategy for the Large-Scale Research Initiative.

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DECHEMA

The expert network for chemical engineering and biotechnology in Germany, engaging the private sector to foster project synergies, standardize protocols and monitor KPIs.

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Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Three Fraunhofer Institutes (ISI, ISC, IGB) contribute to de-risking industrial implementation, socio-technical cross-cutting challenges, and the long-term technological roadmap.

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Carbyon

Develops next-generation direct air capture equipment, supporting DAC-related issues and funding mechanisms for the SUNER-C LSRI.

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Turun Yliopisto

Co-leads WP2 (Ongoing research activities in the EU), identifying KPIs and promoting multisectoral project relations, particularly in digitalisation.

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J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry

Works on community building and strengthening international cooperation, contributing to a LSRI beyond the CSA.

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Uppsala Universiteit

Co-leader of WP1, working on structuring the stakeholder landscape and putting SUNER-C on the international agenda.

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Covestro Deutschland AG

Industrial partner on Chemistry and Materials, contributing to community mapping, the Technological Roadmap and the exploitation plan.

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CO2 Value Europe

Leader of WP5, developing and implementing the communication and dissemination strategy of the CSA and the LSRI.

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Fundación IMDEA Energía

Identifies standardised protocols and KPIs, and discusses data sharing infrastructure and protocols across the initiative.

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Alma Digit S.R.L

Main responsible for the SUNER-C Data Management Plan (DMP), supporting ICT and digitalisation aspects.

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IMEC

Co-leads the Technological Roadmap together with UW and ENGIE, identifying gaps in the technological portfolio.

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Avantium Chemicals BV

Bridges early-stage research and industry, contributing to technology assessment, community building, dissemination and education.

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EERA

Europe's largest energy research community, actively participating in WP1, WP3 and WP7, bringing together more than 250 organisations from 30 countries.

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Synest

A technology start-up developing "Science-to-Science" and "Science-to-Business" exploitation and innovation plans along the SUNER-C value chain.

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Universitatea Din Bucuresti

Elaborates the Educational Portal, an online platform gathering courses and open learning material for students at all levels.

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ArcelorMittal Belgium NV

Assists in all WPs, providing industry's decarbonisation needs, EU project synergies, regulatory and dissemination support.

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VICAT

Contributes to all WPs, developing innovative construction-material solutions with the biggest impact on CO2 reduction for the lowest energy consumption.

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Engie Laborelec

Co-leads WP3 with UW, establishing a Technological Roadmap with a 2025–2050 horizon, building on the SUNERGY SRIA.

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Solvay – Rhodia Operations

Contributes mainly to WP3 and WP4, drafting the Technological Roadmap and the Innovation and Exploitation strategy.

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Bond Beter Leefmilieu

Societal partner including broader sustainability concerns, linking themes and sectors, and gathering knowledge on e-fuels in the NGO community.

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Total Research & Technology Feluy

Associated partner. TotalEnergies participates in all work packages except CSA management, mainly contributing to the Technological Roadmap.

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