PVT4EU

🚀 Exciting News: Launching the LinkedIn Page for PVT4EU Research Project! 🌞 Thrilled to announce the official launch of the LinkedIn page for the groundbreaking PVT4EU research project! 🌍☀️ 🔍 About PVT4EU: PVT4EU is on a mission to pioneer cutting-edge hybrid photovoltaic/thermal collectors tailored for low-temperature applications. As the energy landscape evolves, our consortium of 6 partners is committed to advancing sustainable solutions that bridge the gap between photovoltaics and thermal technologies. This project has been granted by the Joint Call 2023 of the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Initiative. 🤝 Meet the Consortium 🇸🇪 MG Sustainable Engineering (Sweden) 🇸🇪 Solarus Renewables (Sweden)  🇸🇪 SolarPeak (Sweden) 🇸🇪 University of Gävle (Sweden) 🇵🇹 LNEG National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (Portugal)  🇩🇰 DTU - Technical University of Denmark (Denmark) 🌟 Why Follow PVT4EU on LinkedIn? • Stay updated on groundbreaking research developments. • Gain insights into the future of hybrid photovoltaic/thermal technology. • Connect with experts and professionals shaping the renewable energy landscape. • Be part of future workshops. 📆 Save the Date: Join us on this incredible journey towards sustainable energy solutions! Follow our LinkedIn page and mark your calendars for updates, insights, and collaborative opportunities. Let's drive innovation and make a positive impact together! 🌐💡 #PVT4EU #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability #CleanTech #ResearchProject #SolarEnergy #LinkedInLaunch

🚀 We're thrilled to share the latest updates from the project, where our team at University of Gävle is developing advanced electrical and control strategies to enhance the efficiency of the photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) receiver in the Double MaReCo (DM) collector. 📝 In the ongoing task, we are doing a comprehensive analysis of the current PV cell configuration within this collector technology. Understanding this setup is key to identifying opportunities for optimization and exploring potential enhancements to boost efficiency of the collector. Such an optimization analysis will also aid in making the collector model that is being developed in this project more cost-effective. Given below is an exploded view of the current version of the PVT receiver showing its various components.  🎯 Our primary goal is to optimize the arrangement of PV cells, leading to better energy conversion and overall system performance. This work is part of the broader PVT4EU project, aimed at advancing renewable energy solutions by maximizing efficiency and making the system cost-effective. 🔔 Stay tuned as we continue pushing the boundaries of sustainable energy! 🌍 🔎 Curious to find out more? Visit www.pvt4eu.eu #PVT4EU #RenewableEnergy #SolarTech #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanEnergy #UniversityofGävle

🌍✨ Exciting Progress in PVT4EU! ✨🌍 We’re thrilled to share some highlights from the 2nd Annual On-Site Meeting for #PVT4EU, held at DTU - Technical University of Denmark on October 24-25, 2024! One year into our journey to develop cutting-edge hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) collectors tailored for low-temperature applications, our consortium gathered to reflect on our achievements, milestones, and future direction. 🌞♻️ Key discussions covered: 🚀 Breakthroughs and ongoing research 📈 Milestones and upcoming deliverables 🔄 Communication strategy and stakeholder engagement An exciting turning point is ahead as we transition from theoretical groundwork to prototyping and experimental activities! A special highlight was our visit to DTU’s PVT testing facilities, where we exchanged insights on pushing the boundaries of PVT technology, benefiting from DTU’s decade-long expertise. 🏗️🔬 We’re more inspired than ever to continue this journey together, driving impactful change and advancing PVT technology to meet tomorrow’s energy needs. Here’s to the months ahead and the progress we’ll achieve together! 🌱🌟 ✨ Thank you to all participants for your invaluable contributions and inspiring energy! DTU - Technical University of Denmark, LNEG - Laboratorio de Energia, University of Gävle, Solarus, SolarPeak, MG Sustainable Engineering To find out more about the project, please visit www.pvteu.eu #PVT4EU #SolarEnergy #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #IndustrialApplications #Sustainability #CleanEnergy

💡 We’ve developed a robust MATLAB code to analyze and optimize the current configuration of PV cells in the Double MaReCo (DM) collector’s photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) receiver. By leveraging experimental data, we validated the model, ensuring accurate results. Given below (from the left) are the Current (I)-Voltage (V) and Power (P)-Voltage (V) curves of the current configuration of PV cells in the DM collector for different irradiance values. Using Simulink, we are exploring ways to enhance the performance of the PVT receiver by adjusting the arrangement of PV cells. Our main goal? Maximize energy efficiency! The study also goes a step further by investigating new PV cell technologies. We're exploring the potential benefits of replacing the current monocrystalline PV cells with alternative technologies to boost overall system performance. This project is an exciting leap forward in optimizing hybrid systems that combine photovoltaic and thermal energy. By refining the configuration and exploring innovative PV cell technologies, we're paving the way for more efficient solar energy solutions. 🔔 Stay tuned for the results of this project and how it can transform the future of sustainable energy! 🌍✨ #SolarEnergy #RenewableTech #Sustainability #MATLAB #CleanEnergy

🚀 The PVT4EU consortium continues to work on the development of concentrating PVT collectors. Within work package (WP) 1, detailed computational simulations of the optical behaviour and performance of different concentrating collector designs are being carried out by LNEG - Laboratorio de Energia using the TracePro software. 🏷️ Animations: Ray-tracing simulation results for a simple concentrating collector configuration: on the left– 3D geometry with traced rays; on the right– a map of the irradiance at the receiver’s bottom PV superimposed on the 3D geometry of the collector. 📑 The results of this simulation study are helping to design an improved version of the Solarus collector with an upgraded concentrator and optimised electrical configuration of the PV cells located at the bottom of the receiver. 💡Let's drive innovation and make a positive impact together! 🌐 #PVT4EU #SolarEnergy #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #IndustrialApplications #Sustainability #CleanEnergy

🚀 Excited to share the progress on Task 1.3 within WP1-Thermal management strategies for PVT4EU Technologies. The experienced team at LNEG - Laboratorio de Energia -the leader of the task, has successfully completed the assessment and selection of nanofluid-based heat transfer fluids for thermal enhancement of PVT collectors. Within this task, different combinations of base fluids and nanoparticles (see Figure), used in previous research studies, have been assessed for use with the PVT collectors developed by the PVT4EU project, with emphasis on their thermal properties, stability and preparation methods. Two nanofluids have been selected for further experimental analysis: Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes/water and Al2O3/water, with the aim of using them as heat transfer fluid during the PVT collector prototypes’ experimental testing campaign to be performed by LNEG in 2025/2026.  Figure: a) Nanoparticle types and b) different types of base fluids. 🔔Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey toward innovation and excellence! #PVT4EU #SolarEnergy #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #IndustrialApplications #Sustainability #CleanEnergy

🌞 Exciting developments at #EUROSUN2024! 🌞 The PVT4EU project was proudly represented by MG Sustainable Engineering and the University of Gävle, showcasing the consortium’s commitment to advancing Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) technologies. As PVT technologies gain significant momentum in recent years, the PVT4EU project is at the forefront of driving innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions, and analyzing their practical applications. Abel Climente García presented our innovative approach to mechanical design optimization for PV panel retrofitting, leveraging CFD simulations to enhance performance. Meanwhile, Damu Murali demonstrated the promising techno-economic performance of these solutions through advanced TRNSYS modeling. Antonio Arto Delgado, Juan Pablo Santana González, Alessandra Paladino, Ivan Acosta Pazmiño and others performed this work jointly. The conference was a fantastic platform for sharing these preliminary results and receiving invaluable feedback and insights from industry experts, researchers, and stakeholders. It was also a unique opportunity to connect with other projects and explore potential collaborations, driving synergies that can accelerate the development and deployment of PVT technologies across Europe. Such interactions are crucial as we continue to push the boundaries of PVT technology, ensuring it plays a key role in the sustainable energy landscape of the future. Thank you to everyone who engaged with us and contributed to this dialogue. Let’s keep the momentum going and drive the future of renewable energy together! 🚀🔋 #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #PVT4EU #Innovation #CleanEnergy #GreenTech #CFD #TRNSYS #EnergyEfficiency

💡The WP4 team of the PVT4EU project, under the leadership of DTU - Technical University of Denmark, continues to make significant strides in advancing the performance and robustness of our collector prototypes. We’re thrilled to announce the installation of the Solarus concentrating PVT collector at DTU’s cutting-edge test facilities. Our team is now focused on designing and installing precision measurement equipment, which will enable us to conduct in-depth analysis and performance evaluation of the panel. This work, supported by the PVT4EU project, will drive enhancements to the Solarus collector, ensuring it can operate efficiently and safely in industrial applications at temperatures up to 140°C. We’re excited about the potential of this technology to revolutionize the sector. 🔔Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey toward innovation and excellence! 📷Image: Solarus concentrating PVT collector at DTU’s cutting-edge test facilities (the photo was taken by Mark Dannemand) #PVT4EU #SolarEnergy #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #IndustrialApplications #Sustainability #CleanEnergy

📯We are thrilled to share the “Report on PVT4EU eco-design recommendations,” one of the project's public deliverables within the WP3: “Synergic thermal and electrical design of PVT4EU technologies”.  The deliverable was jointly developed by Solarus Renewables AB, SolarPeak AB and MG Sustainable Engineering. ♻️This report is a thorough guide to making PVT technologies more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient, thus lowering their environmental footprint and improving energy usage. It focuses on eco-design concepts and recommendations, emphasising Material Selection, Reparability, Recyclability, and Circular Economy principles. These recommendations underscore the importance of choosing materials with minimal environmental impact, designing products for ease of repair, ensuring they are readily recyclable, and embracing principles of circularity to minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency. Lastly, the report introduces energy and environmental labels that can validate the actions taken during the conception phase, ensuring quality and facilitating easy customer comparison between products. 🔆Embracing ecodesign in product development ensures that technologies like solar energy systems are eco-friendly from start to finish. By integrating environmental considerations into every stage—from conception to disposal—we maximize sustainability, boost recyclability, and minimize environmental impact. Prioritizing ecodesign not only ensures compliance and enhances reputation but also contributes to a healthier planet. 🌐 You can download and read the report: https://lnkd.in/gs4v9gYN #PVT #LCA #Ecodesign #Solartechnology #Sustainability #Innovation

🌟 Excited to share progress on WP4 - PVT4EU Technologies Conceptualization, Testing, and Validation, led by the talented team at DTU - Technical University of Denmark! We have successfully installed a standard photovoltaic (PV) panel at DTU’s state-of-the-art testing facilities. This installation is unique because the SolarPeak retrofit thermal absorber prototype is mounted behind the PV panel, effectively transforming it into a retrofitted PVT solar collector. Our initial measurements of both electrical and thermal yield are currently underway. We’re eager to validate the concept of enhancing standard PV panels with a thermal absorber. Testing will include inlet temperatures ranging from -10°C to 30°C, simulating conditions as a source for a water-water heat pump. In the upcoming phase, we’ll collect data following ISO 9806 standards to assess the thermal performance of this retrofitted solution and explore opportunities for design improvements. 🔔 Stay tuned for more updates! 📷 Image: PV panel at DTU’s state-of-the-art testing facilities (the photo was taken by Mark Dannemand) #PVT4EU #SolarTechnology #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability #PVPanels #ThermalPerformance #DTU