Sister Projects
Project Full Title
Development of advanced manufacturing equipment and processes aimed at the seamless integration of multifunctional PV solutions, enabling the deployment of IPV sectors
Sister Project Acronym
SEAMLESS-PV
Website URL
https://www.seamlesspv.eu/
Project Information
Integrated photovoltaics (IPVs) have demonstrated their success and impact in their use as building-integrated photovoltaics. They are also considered promising in several other sectors. Their adaptation to other industries or devices could offer surprising benefits. Unfortunately, the very need for adaptable IPV solutions hinders their expansion as their current manufacturing processes cannot create IPV solutions customized to each sector. The EU-funded SEAMLESS-PV project aims to tackle this by developing revolutionary tools for photovoltaic manufacturing as well as new IPV products that offer improved efficiency, adaptability and integrability while at the same time showcasing their cost-effectiveness in comparison to competitors.
Sustainable Photovoltaics Integration in buildings and Infrastructure for multiple applications
SPHINX
https://sphinxproject.eu/
SPHINX aims to create cost-effective, quickly deployable Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) elements using innovative matrix shingling technology. These modular, pre-fabricated elements will vary in size and functionality, including lightweight, semi-transparent, and modular tiles. SPHINX also focuses on advanced encapsulant foils and coatings, enhancing power through spectral management, heat control via infrared filtering, and improved aesthetics with light diffusion and coloration. By integrating these technologies, SPHINX seeks to make solar energy integration into buildings more efficient and visually appealing. The project includes developing new manufacturing technologies for pilot lines and demonstrating these innovations across five sites. Another goal is to relocate BIPV product fabrication and the entire supply chain back to Europe from current production sites in the US and China.
effectIve advaNCements towaRds uptakE of PV integrAted in buildingS &
infrastructure
Increase
https://www.increaseipv.eu/
The project’s goal is to facilitate widespread adoption of Integrated Photovoltaic (IPV) systems through innovations in module and system design, encapsulation, coatings, and operation guidelines. These enhancements focus on aesthetics, reducing glare, minimizing environmental impact, improving fire resistance, and preventing fouling. The project emphasizes IPV facades, roofs, and noise barriers.
Additionally, INCREASE provides practical guidance for infrastructure IPV projects, validated through nine demonstration sites in Spain, France, Belgium, Estonia, Montenegro, and Switzerland. The project involves rigorous testing, uses optimization software to select IPV size and characteristics, and leverages user feedback and co-creation. Demonstrations across Europe and project activities will aim to achieve market acceptance, cross-sector collaboration, policy development, investor engagement, and business case assessments to drive large-scale adoption.