Miniaturised Energy harvester for AutoNomous INdustrial, Global retail and FUture smart-cities appLications

Project description

Big plans for the mini energy harvester

To satisfy the increasing demand for energy-efficient systems, harvesting ambient energy as an alternative power source is important. Miniature energy harvesting technologies could power currently battery-operated wireless electronics and portable devices. The EU-funded MEANINGFUL project is working to provide a low-cost renewable energy source for billions of connected ultra-low power sensors located indoors. The Lightricity miniaturised photovoltaic energy harvesting technology has already demonstrated up to six times more power density (under indoor light) than the conventional Silicon-based technology. The project will develop physical prototypes and conduct technical feasibility and market research. As regards commercialisation, the strongest pull comes from retail, industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and smart cities.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › civil engineering › urban engineering › smart cities
• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › internet › internet of things
• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › energy and fuels › renewable energy
• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electronic engineering › sensors
• natural sciences › biological sciences › ecology › ecosystems

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges
• H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs
• H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies

Topic(s)

• EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 - SME instrument

Call for proposal

H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1
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Funding Scheme

SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1

Coordinator

LIGHTRICITY LTD

Address

Sharp Innovation Centre, Oxford Science Park, Edmund Halley Road
OX4 4GB Oxford
United Kingdom

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

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EU contribution

€ 50 000