Project description
Reinventing photovoltaic energy research
Photovoltaics (PV) is a promising field for research and development. It provides an ideal platform to demonstrate the practical implementation of Open Science. By adopting the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) model, the EU-funded GRECO project aims to enhance the lifespan and cost-effectiveness of PV technology, and to explore innovative applications in agriculture and buildings. Specifically, GRECO proposes solutions to extend the useful life of PV technology, reduce costs through enhanced performance, and showcase novel applications in agriculture and buildings. It brings together experts from various fields, representing the quadruple helix stakeholders across three continents. GRECO stands at the forefront of the movement to revolutionise PV energy research through its unwavering dedication to Open Science and RRI.
Objective
GRECO proposal faces the specific challenge of putting Open Science into action in a research project concerning Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Research. Photovoltaics is a realistic R&D area in which to set up and operationalize an Open Science demonstrator. By adopting the model of RRI, definitively we will demonstrate how increased endorsement of PV technology will increase utilization and integration of PV technology into the electric energy supply system.
GRECO proposes RRI solutions to increase PV technology useful life, reduce its cost through increased performance and, demonstrate novel competitive solutions in agriculture and buildings. These targets will be met by providing 6 responsible and innovative solutions.
The project brings together several expertise from many areas of knowledge in a coalition among all stakeholders of the quadruple helix representing three continents in a research project with research lines at different Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). The project duration is of 3 years. GRECO is a double OPEN proposal: on one hand this proposal will be open after the evaluation process in order to facilitate Cross-Fertilization with the project in Swafs-10-2017 call that is finally granted, and on the other, it is open to the engagement of citizens, civil society and stakeholders, embedding an MML plan and two Open Innovation actions.
How are we going to put into practice OPEN and RRI in GRECO proposal? Our scheme implies Open Science in all its dimensions including Citizen Science. Basically it includes Open Science and RRI approaches in all stages of a research project -planning, evaluation, action and closing- by considering different actions that will ensure an active participation from all relevant stakeholders included the civil society and citizens, to guide in the development of innovative solutions, and to guarantee the future acceptance of the research results.
Keywords
Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.5.c. - Integrate society in science and innovation issues, policies and activities in order to integrate citizens' interests and values and to increase the quality, relevance, social acceptability and sustainability of research and innovation outcomes in various fields of activity from social innovation to areas such as biotechnology and nanotechnology Main Programme
- H2020-EU.5.d. - Encourage citizens to engage in science through formal and informal science education, and promote the diffusion of science-based activities, namely in science centres and through other appropriate channels
- H2020-EU.5.e. - Develop the accessibility and the use of the results of publicly-funded research
Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
28040 Madrid
Spain