The CATCHER project developing innovative device that converts humidity into electricity suitable for general use. Such device capture electricity from atmospheric humidity like solar cell capture sunlight. The successful realization of the project is assured by implementation of knowledge sharing of professionals in material science, physics, nanoelectronics, green chemistry, nanoengineering, sustainability and research marketing via international and inter-sector collaboration of highly qualified research and business from Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Spain and Ukraine.
Both technological and fundamental (e.g. device fabrication, power generation), and impact (economic and society) issues will be assessed by this multidisciplinary consortium.
The project will develop substantiated principles of a new type of renewable energy source and technology to use it. Within the CATCHER project, the consortium will implement research and innovation activities to enhance and optimize the results obtained under H2020-MSCA-RISE-2015 project HUNTER GA n691010, where are the main concept, were used to create humidity-to-electricity technology conversion basis.
Our target by the end of the project is bringing up the conversion technology validated/demonstrated at TRL 5 in lab-scale [in terms of optimal the Prototype design and efficient the current output of 15-20 W/m2] to the readiness for scaling up and integration with existed energy systems.
The proposed solution is expected to contribute to implementing the specific priorities for strengthening the EU leadership on renewables laid out in the Communication for Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation. Sharing the culture of research and innovation, the CATCHER project will allow applying recent advancements in nanotechnology science and engineering to address DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, EU Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) and EU Re-thinking 2050 strategy.
