Imagine a house that acts like a giant battery and a solar plant, producing more energy than it uses. Instead of using new raw materials, these homes are built with recycled parts, like old solar cells and repurposed panels. It is like giving an old building a high-tech, green makeover that pays for itself by selling extra power back to the grid.
EU buildings are inefficient, with 84% of energy demand still coming from fossil fuels and construction waste accounting for 35% of total EU waste.
A suite of 23 solutions including 9 hardware items (BIPV façades, H2 storage, IoT devices), 7 software tools (BDEA, INTEMA, etc.), and 7 circular energy methodologies.
If you are a developer dealing with strict carbon emission laws — this project developed prefabricated BIPV insulated façades and recycled material panels that can lead to 50% energy savings in renovated buildings.
If you are a grid operator dealing with unstable energy loads — this project developed demand response and energy community models that can provide 195MWh/yr of excess energy back to the grid.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with resource scarcity — this project developed technologies using over 50% recycled materials and products with over 60% recyclability rates.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not listed, but the project focuses on developing cost-effective deep-retrofitting and innovative financing mechanisms to ensure affordability.
Yes, the project aims for a roadmap for large-scale adoption that could lead to over 50M m2 of floor area being renovated to these standards by 2050.
Based on available project data, the project has developed 9 hardware and 7 software tools, but specific licensing terms are not provided in the summary.
Yes, it is specifically designed to align with the EU Green Deal, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), and the Renovation Wave initiative.
The project runs from June 2023 to November 2026, with testing currently occurring across four large-scale demonstrators in Austria, Estonia, Romania, and Spain.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 58% industry ratio, comprising 14 industrial partners including 10 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, balanced by 4 universities and 2 research centers across 8 countries, suggests a high focus on market viability and practical application rather than pure theory.
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