CPVH

Smart and integrable concentrated hybrid PV module
for DayNight building

This project aims to develop innovative concentrated hybrid photovoltaic solar modules (CPVH) for DayNight building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) and PV applied to buildings (BAPV), based on:

i) Selective solar concentrators by holographic lens technology with a new arrangement of high efficiency solar cells made from sustainable precursors and new geometry thermal collectors for water and ambient building heating.
ii) Innovative thermal management of the DayNight energy storage system.
iii) Connection to the Internet of Energy (IoE) of the different subsystems (PV, thermal and storage) for real-time monitoring and instant decision.

The development of the thermal component associated to the interdependent components of energy harvesting and energy storage will provide an additional energy intake for the building (domestic hot water and indoor heating). The integration of the CPVH system for DayNight building facades will be then tested and validated in intended environment.

The CPVH solution will:

i) Bring PV plants closer to the consumption areas by using the available building façade areas.
ii) Favour the creation of energy communities (micro-grids) that exploit the business locally with lower energy costs for end consumers.
iii) Reduce the environmental footprint and visual noise induced by large photovoltaic plants.

Main objectives/activities

Consortium

The CPVH's consortium is composed of four entities: the Portuguese companies, Castros S.A. (Project Coordinator) and Matglow, the Canadian start up Solaires Entreprises Inc, and the Portuguese Innovation and Technology Centre CeNTI.

Castros MAT CenTI SOL Castros MAT CenTI SOL

Contact Us

Email contact@cpvh.pt

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