Summary
Efficient exploitation of solar energy is regarded as an effective solution to the problems induced by fossil fuel combustion. In the
proposed work, a novel nanofilm spectral splitter (NSF) will be deployed in a hybrid CPV/T collector acting highly efficient solar
energy conversion system contributing European Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals. This collector will benefit from
a step-change improvement in electrical efficiency via the optical filtering of spectral wavelengths that are inefficiently utilised by the
PV cells in the form of heat, enabling the delivery of high-temperature heat and enhancing the life of the PV cells. This research aims
to break entirely from conventional design principles and develop ‘PV mirror’ assisted solar thermal power systems, improving their
annual efficiency by 15-20%. A novel concept of integrating NSF and PV cells for developing efficient ‘PV mirrors’ will be breakthrough
research in the field of hybrid solar thermal power generation. The OPTIFILT project is highly interdisciplinary and covers diverse
disciplines such as material science (nanofilm), physics (PV), energy engineering (solar collector development), mechanical and
chemical engineering (thermal power generation). The host supervisor is a world-leading researcher who will provide expert training
and support for design and development of the innovative hybrid PV/T concept. The researcher, a leading Indian researcher will bring
his knowledge on the novel application of nanotechnology in solar spectral beam splitting to the host. Also, design of concentrating
collectors will support OPTIFILT through planned short visits and secondment. The high-quality two-way transfer of knowledge
required for this project will ensure that research goals are achieved, whilst also presenting a great opportunity to accelerate the
academic career of the researcher. The completion of OPTIFILT will lead to significant economic and societal impacts within the EU
and global
proposed work, a novel nanofilm spectral splitter (NSF) will be deployed in a hybrid CPV/T collector acting highly efficient solar
energy conversion system contributing European Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals. This collector will benefit from
a step-change improvement in electrical efficiency via the optical filtering of spectral wavelengths that are inefficiently utilised by the
PV cells in the form of heat, enabling the delivery of high-temperature heat and enhancing the life of the PV cells. This research aims
to break entirely from conventional design principles and develop ‘PV mirror’ assisted solar thermal power systems, improving their
annual efficiency by 15-20%. A novel concept of integrating NSF and PV cells for developing efficient ‘PV mirrors’ will be breakthrough
research in the field of hybrid solar thermal power generation. The OPTIFILT project is highly interdisciplinary and covers diverse
disciplines such as material science (nanofilm), physics (PV), energy engineering (solar collector development), mechanical and
chemical engineering (thermal power generation). The host supervisor is a world-leading researcher who will provide expert training
and support for design and development of the innovative hybrid PV/T concept. The researcher, a leading Indian researcher will bring
his knowledge on the novel application of nanotechnology in solar spectral beam splitting to the host. Also, design of concentrating
collectors will support OPTIFILT through planned short visits and secondment. The high-quality two-way transfer of knowledge
required for this project will ensure that research goals are achieved, whilst also presenting a great opportunity to accelerate the
academic career of the researcher. The completion of OPTIFILT will lead to significant economic and societal impacts within the EU
and global
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| Web resources: | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101152661 |
| Start date: | 15-07-2024 |
| End date: | 14-07-2026 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | - 211 754,00 Euro |
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Efficient exploitation of solar energy is regarded as an effective solution to the problems induced by fossil fuel combustion. In theproposed work, a novel nanofilm spectral splitter (NSF) will be deployed in a hybrid CPV/T collector acting highly efficient solar
energy conversion system contributing European Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals. This collector will benefit from
a step-change improvement in electrical efficiency via the optical filtering of spectral wavelengths that are inefficiently utilised by the
PV cells in the form of heat, enabling the delivery of high-temperature heat and enhancing the life of the PV cells. This research aims
to break entirely from conventional design principles and develop ‘PV mirror’ assisted solar thermal power systems, improving their
annual efficiency by 15-20%. A novel concept of integrating NSF and PV cells for developing efficient ‘PV mirrors’ will be breakthrough
research in the field of hybrid solar thermal power generation. The OPTIFILT project is highly interdisciplinary and covers diverse
disciplines such as material science (nanofilm), physics (PV), energy engineering (solar collector development), mechanical and
chemical engineering (thermal power generation). The host supervisor is a world-leading researcher who will provide expert training
and support for design and development of the innovative hybrid PV/T concept. The researcher, a leading Indian researcher will bring
his knowledge on the novel application of nanotechnology in solar spectral beam splitting to the host. Also, design of concentrating
collectors will support OPTIFILT through planned short visits and secondment. The high-quality two-way transfer of knowledge
required for this project will ensure that research goals are achieved, whilst also presenting a great opportunity to accelerate the
academic career of the researcher. The completion of OPTIFILT will lead to significant economic and societal impacts within the EU
and global
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HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01-01Update Date
22-11-2024
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