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By 2050, the European Union aims to become climate-neutral, developing into an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. This objective is considered both an urgent challenge (at the heart of the European Green Deal) and an opportunity to improve society . To achieve this ambitious objective, we need to develop and implement new technologies that target the largest energy consumer in the EU: buildings. Collectively, buildings in the EU (homes, workplaces, hospitals, schools) account for 40% of the total energy consumption and generate 36% of GHG at the different stages of their lifetime (construction, usage, renovation, demolition ). Within the ERC Proof of Concept EVOLUTE, we will develop a software platform that enables the optimisation of various geometrical shapes and sizes of luminescent solar (LS) devices, which is expected to have several advantages. a) It has the potential to improve the efficiency and functionality of building-integrated photovoltaics, b) visually appealing photovoltaic panels at lower costs than today’s state of the art, c) better and efficient utilisation of solar energy, d) simplified and minimise the cost of LS devices fabrication. e) develop a comprehensive and efficient light management technology, f) more comprehensive and broadened applications of LS technology. EVOLUTE aims to synchronise technical development and feasibility with commercial viability and to ensure that the unique selling points of our software are fully aligned with the market requirements. The project plan is designed optimally to achieve Technology Readiness Level 5 (from 2/3 currently) and enable us to continue its development within for example an EIC Transition.
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| Web resources: | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101113332 |
| Start date: | 01-08-2023 |
| End date: | 31-01-2025 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | - 150 000,00 Euro |
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By 2050, the European Union aims to become climate-neutral, developing into an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. This objective is considered both an urgent challenge (at the heart of the European Green Deal) and an opportunity to improve society . To achieve this ambitious objective, we need to develop and implement new technologies that target the largest energy consumer in the EU: buildings. Collectively, buildings in the EU (homes, workplaces, hospitals, schools) account for 40% of the total energy consumption and generate 36% of GHG at the different stages of their lifetime (construction, usage, renovation, demolition ). Within the ERC Proof of Concept EVOLUTE, we will develop a software platform that enables the optimisation of various geometrical shapes and sizes of luminescent solar (LS) devices, which is expected to have several advantages. a) It has the potential to improve the efficiency and functionality of building-integrated photovoltaics, b) visually appealing photovoltaic panels at lower costs than today’s state of the art, c) better and efficient utilisation of solar energy, d) simplified and minimise the cost of LS devices fabrication. e) develop a comprehensive and efficient light management technology, f) more comprehensive and broadened applications of LS technology. EVOLUTE aims to synchronise technical development and feasibility with commercial viability and to ensure that the unique selling points of our software are fully aligned with the market requirements. The project plan is designed optimally to achieve Technology Readiness Level 5 (from 2/3 currently) and enable us to continue its development within for example an EIC Transition.Status
SIGNEDCall topic
ERC-2022-POC2Update Date
31-07-2023
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