Project description
Energy-harvesting sensor systems that operate nearly perpetually
As the demand for solar energy increases, the more urgent the need for energy harvesting solutions becomes. The EU-funded METATHERM project plans to demonstrate a versatile energy harvesting sensor array technology that can efficiently collect tiny amounts of energy from the environment. The novelty of the sensors will rely on the integration of an extremely compact, microwave antenna that incorporates metamaterials to further signal performance. The sun’s energy will be harvested using a novel ionic thermoelectric device. Pairing the energy harvesting device with a supercapacitor and a thermal energy storage system, METATHERM’s platform will allow continuous operation of the device. Project activities will pave the way for the development of high-efficiency, maintenance-free, self-powered sensors.
Fields of science
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesinternetinternet of things
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors
- natural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicssemiconductivity
- natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloids
Programme(s)
- HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC) Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-AG - HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based
Coordinator
12489 Berlin
Germany
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Participants (4)
92400 Courbevoie
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70013 Irakleio
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581 83 Linkoping
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602 21 Norrkoping
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.