Objective The DESTINY initial training network will tackle major challenges in the development of stable dye-sensitized solar cells, DSC. DSC offer exciting possibilities for applications in building integrated photovoltaics and consumer electronics. However they possess a complex structure with disparate materials. For DSC to be marketable and to compete with its inorganic counterparts, fundamental science has to be done to understand the causes of degradation and find ways of enhancing cell and module life time and stability without sacrificing performance and scalability. Ten internationally leading European research groups from six countries [including Dyesol UK, part of Europe’s leading industrial supplier of DSC] have joined forces as full participants with a commercial associated partner, combining expertise in synthetic chemistry, spectroscopy, nanoscale physics and device engineering. Our highly integrated approach to understanding degradation causes and proposing solutions will take a major step towards the commercialization of DSC. This consortium is strongly committed to promote breakthroughs at the frontiers of science and engineering. The training dimension of DESTINY is reflected in the high priority we give to the training of early stage and experienced researchers, ESRs and ERs, through education and knowledge dissemination via Tutorial Courses, Annual Network Meetings, Training Schools, Conferences and Mobility Programmes. The network, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary training, builds on fruitful collaborations between the partners. Development of complementary skills (presentation, management, technology transfer, IP protection) will take place throughout the project lifetime. Interaction with stakeholders beyond those involved primarily in research will be maintained to enhance the international and societal dimension of our research and provide the wider community with information on this new technology. Fields of science engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysolar energyphotovoltaicnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsspectroscopy Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN - Marie-Curie Action: "Initial Training Networks" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-ITN - Networks for Initial Training (ITN) Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF BATH Address Claverton down BA2 7AY Bath GB See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments projects.administrative_contact Hazel Wallis (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution € 750 107,40 Participants (9) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA Italy EU contribution € 746 713,88 Address Via morego 30 16163 Genova See on map Activity type Research Organisations projects.administrative_contact Tessa Gronchi (Mrs.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITAT JAUME I DE CASTELLON Spain EU contribution € 276 181,62 Address Avenida vicent sos baynat s/n 12006 Castellon de la plana See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments projects.administrative_contact Ismael Rodrigo-Martinez (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD GB EU contribution € 309 256,64 Address Wellington square university offices OX1 2JD Oxford See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments projects.administrative_contact Gill Wells (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window "NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ""DEMOKRITOS""" Greece EU contribution € 468 337,76 Address End of patriarchou grigoriou e and 27 neapoleos street 15341 Agia paraskevi See on map Activity type Research Organisations projects.administrative_contact Papadopoulos Euripides (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA TOR VERGATA Italy EU contribution € 334 583,04 Address Via cracovia 50 00133 Roma See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments projects.administrative_contact Renato Lauro (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY Israel EU contribution € 248 813,84 Address Bar ilan university campus 52900 Ramat gan See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments projects.administrative_contact Estelle Waise (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window 3GSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS LTD Israel EU contribution € 248 813,84 Address Hamarpe 3 avx building har hotzvin industrial park 91451 Jerusalem See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) projects.administrative_contact Barry Breen (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window OXFORD PHOTOVOLTAICS LIMITED GB EU contribution € 274 852,16 Address 6th floor one london wall oxford business park EC2Y 5EB London See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) projects.administrative_contact Juliette Smillie (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window GREATCELL SOLAR UK LIMITED GB EU contribution € 191 301,44 Address Gardner salisbury, upper denbigh road irish square LL17 0RN St asaph See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) projects.administrative_contact Chris Moore (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window
