Piloting novel cost-competitive bifacial IBC technology for a vertically integrated European GW-scale PV production value chain

At the EU PVSEC, the IBC4EU project joined forces with PILATUS and PEPPERONI in a Parallel Event to spotlight innovations driving PV manufacturing in Europe. The event featured project presentations and a panel discussion addressing challenges such as global competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and regulatory barriers. From the IBC4EU perspective, this event highlighted the project's commitment to advancing PV technology, fostering industry collaboration, and creating a sustainable, innovation-driven foundation for Europe’s energy transition.
 

The workshop strengthened ties with Brazilian ICARUS partners SENAI-RN and SENAI-CIMATEC and the Horizon Europe project BioTheRoS, accelerating thermochemical biofuels production. The conference provided a vital platform for knowledge exchange with the IEA Bioenergy community, supporting global efforts toward sustainable aviation fuel innovation.

Visit the website for more information: https://www.icarus-biojet.eu/.

Recently, ETIP PV gathered in Munich to elect new Chairs. Rutger Schlatmann (HZB Berlin) was elected as the ETIP PV Chair, supported by David Moser (Eurac Research) and Nora Adam (BayWa r.e. Solar), who were elected as Vice-Chairpersons of the ETIP PV Steering Committee. In addition, the steering Committee reorganised the working groups, with the updated structure now available on the website.

ETIP PV is currently preparing for the establishment of the co-programmed Partnership with the European Commission. The work started within the different working groups to identify priority topics in the upcoming Horizon Europe calls. The discussions at ETIP PV Parallel Events at the EUPVSEC 2024 will serve as a foundation for these efforts.

Keep informed about the elections results and other news on the website etip-pv.eu
 

The 1st SUPREMAS General Assembly took place in Rieti (Italy) on 29th and 30th October. During the General Assembly, the SUPREMAS partners shared the main project advancements to define the next steps for a successful project continuation. The partners had the opportunity to visit the RESET’s facilities and two gasification plants for syngas production. SUPREMAS is a project co-financed by the European Union with the aim of developing cost-effective modular and movable syngas production units, particularly suitable to treat sewage sludge, digestate, and the organic fraction of municipal solid waste.

Visit the website https://www.supremas.eu/ and explore the demo sites in Lugo, Spain, and Porto, Portugal.
 

We are thrilled to announce the launch of student competitions across six regions as part of the SCALE-UP project! High school and university students are invited to tackle innovative challenges in the bioeconomy and sustainability, showcasing their creativity, collaborating with peers, and contributing to a greener future. Competitions will take place in:

Discover more details about the competitions on our website.

Join us in shaping a sustainable tomorrow!

Explore the latest advancements from the GIFFT project, which is driving sustainable glass production with innovative, fuel-flexible technologies. Key updates include:

Discover our new publications on sustainable innovations and engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Don’t miss the chance to explore our recent newsletter!

The BioTheRoS Knowledge Hub provides access to a wealth of resources, including publications, technical reports, and research group directories. Focused on bio-based value chains, biofuels, gasification, and pyrolysis, it serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing and global information exchange, driving sustainable progress in advanced biofuels.

Explore the Publication Database and Research Network to connect with leading experts and resources in the field.

The SERENDI-PV project has officially concluded after four years of dedicated effort and collaboration. Funded by the European Commission, SERENDI-PV has made important strides in advancing Europe’s energy transition by improving the performance and reliability of photovoltaic (PV) systems.

The project focused on enhancing the lifetime, reliability, performance, and profitability of PV generation systems, while also working to increase the integration of PV generation into the European grid for greater stability.

Check out the final newsletter that highlights the lasting impact of the project.

The presentations covered a wide range of topics, including predictive maintenance, the application of computational fluid dynamics in digitalisation, the development of a flow and available power prediction and forecasting model, digital twins and decision support systems for enhanced hydro plant O&M, and hybridisation modelling (power-to-hydrogen).

WIP’s Ingo Ball organised and co-chaired the session alongside Ewa Malicka from the Polish Small Hydropower Association.

Find more information HERE.
 
As the project progresses, so does its online discussion forum, the so-called iAMP-Hydro Community of Practice. Registration and participation in the Community of Practice is free of charge, thanks to funding from the European Union.

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