SubsidieMeestersPhotoelectrodes that STORE LIGHT energy
The project aims to develop a compact solar-to-storage system that seamlessly converts and stores solar energy, enhancing efficiency for off-grid devices and IoT applications.
Projectdetails
Introduction
The European Green Deal requires novel solutions for renewable energy. Solar energy is not constant and hence an unstable power source owing to its intermittent nature. Therefore, storage of solar energy is an important issue.
Technology Overview
Our new technology combines solar energy conversion and storage into one, thus delivering the opportunity to exploit the benefits of solar energy conversion also beyond the availability of sunlight.
Advantages of the Technology
- Our compact two-in-one technology avoids the need to connect two separate devices.
- This approach lowers maintenance costs and technological support.
- It reduces connection losses and device bulkiness.
- Together, these benefits provide a more efficient and easy solution for integration into daily life or other functional systems.
Proposed Solution
The proposed technology develops a stand-alone photo-storage system that functions as both a photon energy harvester and converter, as well as an energy storage compartment.
Importance of Integrated Systems
The development of integrated solar-to-charge storage systems is of major importance to exploit the full potential of solar energy while extending the limits of conventional energy storage systems.
Expected Impact
A photo-responsive storage system, as planned in STORE-LIGHT, achieving direct and seamless solar energy conversion and storage in one single compact architecture, would be a transformative approach to power off-grid devices.
Application Areas
Such unique photo-to-charge storage technology will ultimately affect extended application areas such as:
- Self-powered sensors
- Next-generation micro-electronics
- Internet of Things (IoT)
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 150.000 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 150.000 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-3-2024 |
| Einddatum | 31-8-2025 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2024 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- POLITECNICO DI TORINOpenvoerder
- FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA
Land(en)
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