Periodic Reporting for period 1 - SUNER-C (SUNER-C: SUNERGY Community and eco-system for accelerating the development of solar fuels and chemicals.)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2022-06-01 do 2023-11-30
The SUNER-C CSA aims to consolidate knowledge and establish framework conditions for overcoming challenges in solar fuels and chemicals. It seeks to transition technologies from the lab to large-scale industrial use, aligning with the EU's net-zero emissions goal by 2050. SUNER C supports an existing research and innovation community, the SUNERGY initiative, with the overarching objective of developing affordable manufacturing processes for solar fuels and chemicals. The long-term aim of this R&I effort is to decouple economic growth from the use of natural resources.
WP1
• Found consensus on the vision through a workshop – ‘solar energy closely coupled to chemistry and direct air capture'
• Drafted a vision document involving over 20 authors, with enhanced focus on a societal perspective, which was presented during our yearly general assembly, gathering feedback for ongoing revisions
• Defined key target groups and competencies for mapping the innovation eco-system
• Developed a questionnaire for stakeholders and engaged the SUNER-C community
• Established connections with international programs, such as the Mission Innovation Collaborate Platform “Sunlight-to-X", the International Energy Agency (IEA) and UK Solar Chemicals Network
WP2
• Mapped EU projects on solar fuels, conducted workshops, and created a database.
• Identified KPIs, ongoing discussions with portfolio projects.
• Organized workshops to foster synergies among projects.
• Initiated discussions on standardization during workshops.
WP3
• Organized a roadmapping workshop at the start of the project (M1) to kick-start the process of preparing a roadmap and create dedicated working groups
• Developed a living document for SUNERGY roadmap with input from diverse stakeholders.
• Contributed to the Clean Energy Technology Observatory report.
• Identified tentative topics aligned with SUNERGY priorities for consideration in draft work programs.
WP4
• Developed and submitted the SUNER-C Exploitation and Innovation Plan, focusing on broad dissemination to stakeholders. Ongoing updates are planned based on project evolution and stakeholder feedback.
• Initiatives started at M13 for de-risking industrial implementation and ensuring societal acceptance. Stakeholder engagement activities, including interviews and a planned joint workshop with WP7, are in progress.
WP5
• Successfully developed and implemented the Communication and Dissemination plan, including a website, social media presence, and educational platform and materials.
• Organized all SUNER-C consortium meetings, general assemblies and workshops as well as national and regional stakeholder meetings.
WP6
• Completed data gathering and analysis for cross-cutting socio-technical challenges
• Developed a "Conversation Tool" to facilitate discussion of societal issues between stakeholders
• Organized a stakeholder dialogue session to discuss implications for transition pathways, facilitating interaction between SUNER-C academic, industry and policy stakeholders with NGOs
WP7
• Explored scenarios and instruments. Delivered a strategy, prioritizing scenarios and identifying HE instruments for an LSRI
• Ongoing campaign for letters of support from industrial stakeholders with dozens of industrial endorsements
• Began planning a workshop at M24 to engage industrial stakeholders in partnership development
WP8
• Established a quality impact and assurance expert team led by partner LU, which assesses the impact and quality of SUNER-C deliverables
• Ensured the on-time delivery of all deliverable in RP1, or agreed on delays with the EC
• Prepared and delivered a risk management report and data management plan for the CSA
• After a partner withdrew from the consortium, prepared and executed an amendment to the grant agreement for reattribution of resources
• Found consensus on the vision through a workshop – ‘solar energy closely coupled to chemistry and direct air capture'
• Drafted a vision document involving over 20 authors, with enhanced focus on a societal perspective, which was presented during our yearly general assembly, gathering feedback for ongoing revisions
• Defined key target groups and competencies for mapping the innovation eco-system
• Developed a questionnaire for stakeholders and engaged the SUNER-C community
• Established connections with international programs, such as the Mission Innovation Collaborate Platform “Sunlight-to-X", the International Energy Agency (IEA) and UK Solar Chemicals Network
WP2
• Mapped EU projects on solar fuels, conducted workshops, and created a database.
• Identified KPIs, ongoing discussions with portfolio projects.
• Organized workshops to foster synergies among projects.
• Initiated discussions on standardization during workshops.
WP3
• Organized a roadmapping workshop at the start of the project (M1) to kick-start the process of preparing a roadmap and create dedicated working groups
• Developed a living document for SUNERGY roadmap with input from diverse stakeholders.
• Contributed to the Clean Energy Technology Observatory report.
• Identified tentative topics aligned with SUNERGY priorities for consideration in draft work programs.
WP4
• Developed and submitted the SUNER-C Exploitation and Innovation Plan, focusing on broad dissemination to stakeholders. Ongoing updates are planned based on project evolution and stakeholder feedback.
• Initiatives started at M13 for de-risking industrial implementation and ensuring societal acceptance. Stakeholder engagement activities, including interviews and a planned joint workshop with WP7, are in progress.
WP5
• Successfully developed and implemented the Communication and Dissemination plan, including a website, social media presence, and educational platform and materials.
• Organized all SUNER-C consortium meetings, general assemblies and workshops as well as national and regional stakeholder meetings.
WP6
• Completed data gathering and analysis for cross-cutting socio-technical challenges
• Developed a "Conversation Tool" to facilitate discussion of societal issues between stakeholders
• Organized a stakeholder dialogue session to discuss implications for transition pathways, facilitating interaction between SUNER-C academic, industry and policy stakeholders with NGOs
WP7
• Explored scenarios and instruments. Delivered a strategy, prioritizing scenarios and identifying HE instruments for an LSRI
• Ongoing campaign for letters of support from industrial stakeholders with dozens of industrial endorsements
• Began planning a workshop at M24 to engage industrial stakeholders in partnership development
WP8
• Established a quality impact and assurance expert team led by partner LU, which assesses the impact and quality of SUNER-C deliverables
• Ensured the on-time delivery of all deliverable in RP1, or agreed on delays with the EC
• Prepared and delivered a risk management report and data management plan for the CSA
• After a partner withdrew from the consortium, prepared and executed an amendment to the grant agreement for reattribution of resources