Call closed ENERGIE state aid scheme (AFIR) — photovoltaics for self-consumption in the agricultural sector and food industry
100% non-refundable aid from the Modernisation Fund for new self-consumption photovoltaic capacity, with or without storage, on farms and in the food industry. The 2026 call window closed on 14 August 2026, and a new call window has not been announced.
- Who can apply
- Enterprises in the agricultural or food industry sector, lawfully established and registered with the ONRC (Trade Register),…
- Total budget
- 265 million euro (145 million
- Funding amount
- 100% non-refundable aid
- Submission period
- 15 Jun 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
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This call window has closed. Most programmes reopen — we will notify you in good time and prepare your application before it does.
Who can apply
Enterprises in the agricultural sector or the food industry, legally established and registered with the ONRC (Trade Register), as well as land improvement organisations. The energy must be used for activities carried out under the CAEN codes eligible for the scheme.
What it covers
- New solar (photovoltaic) electricity generation capacity for self-consumption
- Electricity storage installations integrated into the project (optional)
We will notify you of the next round
- We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
- We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
- We submit during the call window and follow the evaluation.
- We stay with you through the reimbursement file and final payment.
Frequently asked questions
Can a project still be submitted today under the AFIR Energy Scheme for self-consumption?
No. The 2026 call window of the ENERGY state aid scheme ran from 15 June 2026 to 14 August 2026 and is closed. AFIR announced that, after evaluating the projects, it will consider whether to open a new call window, but as of 27 September 2026 it had not published a launch date.
How much funding can be obtained under the AFIR Energy Scheme?
The aid is 100% non-refundable: up to 650,000 euro/MW for installed capacity of up to and including 1 MW, and up to 550,000 euro/MW for capacity above 1 MW. A beneficiary may receive a maximum of 20 million euro in total.
What was the budget of the 2026 call window and how many projects were submitted?
The budget was 265 million euro: 145 million for capacity ≤1 MW and 120 million for capacity >1 MW. A total of 1,177 applications worth 400.86 million euro were submitted (1,107 under 1 MW and 70 over 1 MW), so demand exceeded the allocation.
Who can apply to the Energy Scheme for self-consumption?
Enterprises in the agricultural sector or the food industry, legally established and registered with the ONRC (Trade Register), as well as land improvement organisations, can apply. The investment must generate energy for activities carried out under the CAEN codes eligible for the scheme.
What types of investment does the scheme fund?
In the 2026 call window, the scheme funded only new solar electricity generation capacity for self-consumption, with or without storage installations, below or above 1 MW.
Can I submit more than one project?
Yes, but only if the investments relate to different consumption points and only within the ceiling of 20 million euro per beneficiary.
How long does it take to prepare the application?
It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.
What happens if I do not qualify?
We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.
Next step
We will notify you of the next round — ENERGY state aid scheme (AFIR) — photovoltaics for self-consumption in the agricultural sector and food industry
Fill in the form and we will tell you whether you qualify. If you do not qualify under this programme, we will tell you which other one you could apply for — or that there is none, if that is the case.
or call us directly on 0755 167 167
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