Project description
Innovative technology shines new light on solar heat storage
Solar energy faces two significant obstacles: effectively storing heat and ensuring long-term material stability. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the TechSOLSTOR project aims to tackle these challenges through a unique approach. By combining solar collectors and advanced energy storage techniques, the project seeks to enhance the overall performance of solar thermal systems. The new system efficiently captures, stores, and releases solar energy, helping to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Ultimately, TechSOLSTOR is striving to make solar thermal energy a more practical solution for a wide range of applications, advancing current technologies.
Objective
The project introduces an innovative approach to enhance solar energy systems by integrating solar collectors with energy storage technology. The goal is to address some of the existing challenges in energy storage, such as maintaining consistent material quality over time and ensuring even heat distribution. In addition to resolving these issues, the system aims to store solar energy more efficiently and at a lower cost, potentially giving solar thermal systems a new competitive advantage for various applications. At the core of this new design is a mechanism that captures and stores solar energy, enabling it to be released when needed through a controlled process. The project aims to establish a strong foundation of research in this area, working on the theoretical, design, and economic aspects of the technology. By developing and testing this advanced solar energy system, the project hopes to create a highly efficient solution that could be adapted for different temperature ranges and a wide array of future applications.
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01
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