Imagine if you could bake solar cells directly into the skin of a car or a boat hull. Instead of sticking heavy panels on top, the material itself generates power. This project makes these solar-composite parts easy to mass-produce, lightweight, and easy to recycle when they wear out.
Current integrated photovoltaics are often rigid, heavy, and difficult to recycle, making them unsuitable for complex shapes or sustainable industrial products.
A manufacturing system for recyclable fiber-reinforced polymer products with integrated solar cells, including automated processing and cell-shaping tools.
If you are an EV body manufacturer dealing with the weight of traditional solar additions — this project developed advanced composite processing that integrates PV cells directly into the structure. This reduces weight while maintaining mechanical robustness.
If you are a boat builder dealing with the difficulty of fitting solar panels on curved surfaces — this project developed cell shaping and flexible automation. This allows for highly customized solar-integrated hulls with aesthetic versatility.
If you are a facade producer dealing with the environmental impact of non-recyclable composite panels — this project developed circular-by-design materials and disassembly strategies. This ensures the final building components are recyclable.
Based on available project data, specific cost figures are not provided, but the project focuses on industrial scalability and competitiveness to lower barriers for mass customization.
Yes, the project specifically aims to demonstrate manufacturability and industrial scalability through flexible automation and advanced composite processing.
Based on available project data, the project involves 13 partners across 8 countries, but specific licensing terms are not detailed in the objective.
Yes, it is designed to align with the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and Green Deal Industrial Plan, focusing on circular-by-design and recyclable materials.
The project period is from 2026-06-01 to 2029-05-31, suggesting market-ready solutions would emerge toward 2029.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with a 54% industry ratio, including 7 SMEs. With 13 partners across 8 European countries, the group balances 5 research entities and 1 university with 7 industrial players, indicating a strong push toward commercial application rather than pure academic study.
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