SubsidieMeesters"Creation of innovative ""humidity to electricity"" renewable energy conversion technology towards sustainable energy challenge"
The CATCHER project aims to develop scalable technology for converting atmospheric humidity into renewable electricity, enhancing EU leadership in clean energy innovation.
Projectdetails
Introduction
CATCHER project is aimed at the development of innovative technology to exploit atmospheric humidity for direct conversion to electricity, thus gaining a new sustainable source of renewable energy and contributing to implementing the specific priorities for strengthening the EU leadership on renewables.
Collaboration and Expertise
The successful realization of the project is assured by the implementation of knowledge sharing in various fields, including:
- Material science
- Physics
- Nanoelectronics
- Green chemistry
- Nanoengineering
- Sustainability
- Research marketing
This will be achieved through international and intersectoral collaboration of highly qualified research and business entities from Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Poland, and Ukraine.
Achievements to Date
Up to date, we have developed the theoretical basis for the “humidity to electricity” conversion mechanism, delivered proof of concept, and elaborated the first-generation converter prototype—an advanced “humidity to electricity” converter—within the accomplished 2016-2019 H2020-MSCA-RISE-2015 HUNTER project. This was attested and further patented [PCT/UA2019/000147] in 2020.
Future Goals
The project is targeted at the advancement, optimization, and scalability of a previously developed technology that converts atmospheric humidity into electrical current, with an up-to-date value of:
- 3.6 mW/g or
- 1.82 mW/cm²
The expected output power density is approximately:
- ~36 mW/g or
- 15 - 20 mW/cm²
This technology will be ready for scaling up and could be prepared for further integration with the existing EU electrical system for general energy use.
Contribution to EU Initiatives
The proposed solution is expected to contribute to implementing the specific priorities for strengthening the EU leadership on renewables, as laid out in the Communication for Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation. By sharing the culture of research and innovation, the CATCHER project will allow for the application of recent advancements in nanotechnology science and engineering to address:
- DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources
- EU Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan)
- EU Re-thinking 2050 strategy
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 2.996.550 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 2.996.550 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-4-2022 |
| Einddatum | 31-3-2026 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2022 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- COFAC COOPERATIVA DE FORMACAO E ANIMACAO CULTURAL CRLpenvoerder
- ECOLE ROYALE MILITAIRE - KONINKLIJKE MILITAIRE SCHOOL
- CASCATACHUVA LDA
- DONETSK INSTITUTE FOR PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING NAMED AFTER O.O. GALKIN OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCESS OF UKRAINE
- NANOTECHCENTER LLC
- SYNYO GmbH
- LAVOLA 1981 SAU
- NANOMATERIALS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SP. Z.O.O
- MUNICIPIO DE OEIRAS
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