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Plastic nanocomposite insulation material enabling reliable integration of renewables and DC storage technologies in the AC energy grid

Objective

In the GRIDABLE project we will introduce novel thermoplastic polymer composite materials to enhance performance of essential components of smart grid infrastructure. We have proven in laboratory scale that the polypropylene-silica nanocomposite brings considerable improvements especially in dielectric breakdown strength.

When applied as insulator in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable and in DC capacitors, the composite will bring significant enhancement at device level compared to the state-of-the-art. Cost and physical size of the capacitors will be reduced. Thermoplastic composite will enable cost effective production of cables by extrusion. Additionally, enhanced dielectric properties will increase HVDC transfer capacity. This will result in more efficient use of energy and materials.

In the GRIDABLE project we will up-scale production of novel dielectric nanocomposite for electrical insulation applications. We will transfer material’s high performance from laboratory scale to pre-production scale. This will be proven by relevant demonstrators and prototypes. The technical advances gained with novel dielectric material will facilitate to enhance power supply reliability. The new level of dielectric characteristics will help to manage volatility of the grid considering variety of power sources. Thus grid efficiency can be increased. The new HVDC cables will allow efficient electricity transfer over very long distances, e.g. from remote low-carbon power plants. This will also ease utilisation of distributed and intermittent renewable energy sources.

Call for proposal

H2020-NMBP-2016-2017

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Sub call

H2020-NMBP-2016-two-stage

Coordinator

TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY
Net EU contribution
€ 1 525 027,95
Address
Tekniikantie 21
02150 Espoo
Finland

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Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00

Participants (12)

GRID SOLUTIONS OY

Participation ended

Finland
Net EU contribution
€ 30 705,26
Address
Kaapelikatu 3
33331 Tampere
Region
Manner-Suomi Länsi-Suomi Pirkanmaa
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 13 159,40
Third-party

Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.

UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Participation ended

United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 0,00
Address
St Leonards Building, Harry Kerr Drive
ST16 1WT Stafford
Region
West Midlands (England) Shropshire and Staffordshire Staffordshire CC
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
TERICHEM TERVAKOSKI AS
Slovakia
Net EU contribution
€ 217 712,50
Address
Sturova 101
059 21 Svit

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Region
Slovensko Východné Slovensko Prešovský kraj
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 93 305,36
TAMPEREEN KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR
Finland
Net EU contribution
€ 846 500,00
Address
Kalevantie 4
33100 Tampere

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Region
Manner-Suomi Länsi-Suomi Pirkanmaa
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
NEXANS FRANCE
France
Net EU contribution
€ 478 750,00
Address
4 Allee De L'arche
92400 Courbevoie

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Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Hauts-de-Seine
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 205 178,57
Third-party

Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.

NEXANS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

Participation ended

Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 0,00
Address
Kabelkamp 20
30179 Hannover
Region
Niedersachsen Hannover Region Hannover
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
Third-party

Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.

NEXANS ITALIA SPA
Italy
Net EU contribution
€ 306 250,00
Address
Via Piemonte 20
20096 Pioltello

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Region
Nord-Ovest Lombardia Milano
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 131 250,00
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA
Italy
Net EU contribution
€ 823 515,00
Address
Via Zamboni 33
40126 Bologna

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Nord-Est Emilia-Romagna Bologna
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
SO.F.TER. S.R.L.

Participation ended

Italy
Net EU contribution
€ 53 927,41
Address
Via Mastro Giorgio 1
47122 Forli
Region
Nord-Est Emilia-Romagna Forlì-Cesena
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 23 111,75
UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE
Netherlands
Net EU contribution
€ 815 391,25
Address
Drienerlolaan 5
7522 NB Enschede

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Oost-Nederland Overijssel Twente
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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 0,00
INNOEXC GMBH
Switzerland
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€ 0,00
Address
Bellerivestrasse 11
8008 Zurich

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Zürich Zürich
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 832 201,25
ELECTRONICON KONDENSATOREN GMBH
Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 476 376,88
Address
Keplerstrasse 2
07549 Gera

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Region
Thüringen Thüringen Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 204 161,52