Objective
The EU promotes the use of renewable energy for the reduction of CO2 emissions as part of the EU’s effort to protect the
natural environment. It aims to reduce carbon emissions by 60% relative to the 1990 level by 2050 and increase the use of
renewable energy to 20% by 2020. Buildings account for about 40% energy consumption in the EU and the use of
renewable energy for heating and cooling of buildings will be important in achieving this goal.
Transformation of the EU new-existing building stock towards low/zero energy buildings requires effective integration and full
use of the potential yield of intermittent renewable energy sources. Thermochemical heat storage (THS) can play a pivotal
role in synchronizing energy demand and supply, on both short and long term basis. The proposed solar powered
thermochemical heat storage (Solar-Store) system will integrate solar collector, evaporative humidifier and heat pipe
technology with a novel THS reactor design for seasonal storage of solar energy. The proposed system will deliver efficient,
low-cost THS that can be fitted in the limited space in dwellings. The fellowship aims to benefit from Prof. Yijun Yuan’s
recent work in energy storage systems, making use of sorption materials and solar thermal technology. Professor Yuan's
considerable industrial and academic experience will make valuable contribution to the EU host organisation in terms of
technology/knowledge transfer, PhD student/young researcher training and IP/commercialisation of new technologies. The
partner organisations will also involve to this interaction (secondments) to enhance the effectiveness of the fellowship.
Combining the skills and experience of UNOTT, Prof. Yuan and partner organisations and presenting them to the next
generation of researchers and professionals in industry through the comprehensive programme of knowledge transfer
activities proposed in this project will lead to a step change in the development of future products in this area.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- natural sciences computer and information sciences software
- engineering and technology mechanical engineering thermodynamic engineering heat engineering
- engineering and technology materials engineering composites
- social sciences economics and business business and management business models
- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels renewable energy solar energy solar thermal
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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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H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
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H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility
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Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
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.
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.
MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF
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Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-IF-2016
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Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
NG7 2RD Nottingham
United Kingdom
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