Projects
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| Reference Number | EP/K022156/1 | |
| Title | Scalable Solar Thermoelectrics and Photovaltaics. (SUNTRAP) | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Renewable Energy Sources(Solar Energy, Photovoltaics) 40%; Renewable Energy Sources(Solar Energy, Solar thermal power and high-temp. applications) 40%; Other Power and Storage Technologies(Energy storage) 20%; |
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| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics) 30%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 40%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 30%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Professor AR Knox Aerospace Engineering University of Glasgow |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 November 2013 | |
| End Date | 31 October 2017 | |
| Duration | 48 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £2,455,231 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | Scotland | |
| Programme | Energy : Energy | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Professor AR Knox , Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow |
| Other Investigator | Prof R (Bob ) Freer , Materials, University of Manchester Dr M Gao , Engineering, Cardiff University Dr T (Tapas Kumar ) Mallick , School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dr S Arjunan , Business School, University of Glasgow Professor DJ Paul , Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow Dr MC Paul , Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow Dr MWS Macauley , Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow Professor D Gregory , Chemistry, University of Glasgow |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , European Thermodynamics Ltd Project Contact , Compound Semiconductor Tech Global Ltd Project Contact , Sunamp Limited Project Contact , Flexsar Ltd Project Contact , National Physical Laboratory NPL |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | This research project aims to tackle the barriers inhibiting the rapid introduction of large amounts of low-cost electrical and thermal solar energy generation by driving down the cost per kWh. To do this we will:* Develop enhanced optical concentrator systems which exhibit improved luminance uniformity over the photovoltaic cell;* Extend the lifetime of the PV cells to beyond 50 years by the use of active thermoelectric cooling;* Increase the energy conversion efficiency by linearising the PV cell electrical generation, controlling cell temperature and by implementing enhanced Maximum Power Point Tracking algorithms;* Integrate a thermal storage system with the PV / TE receiver.* Capture large amounts of thermal energy from the solar-> electrical conversion process and use this to enhance the efficiency of co-generation plant or displace fossil fuel combustion. The technology resulting from this 4 year research programme will be commercialised throughout the project life by a number of industrial partners and be equally suited to domestic use or to utility-scale power plants connected to the grid. Such installations will make a significant contribution to the UK meeting its 2020 CO2 reduction targets and help ameliorate the growing problems of energy insecurity and energy poverty | |
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| Added to Database | 22/11/13 | |
