Efficient, Safe and Multi-Functional Operation of Solar-Roads. ESMOS

Programme(s)
H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges
H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs
H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies

Topic(s) EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 - SME instrument

Call for proposal H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1

Funding Scheme SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1

Grant agreement ID: 878182

Project description

Transforming streets into multifunctional smart solar streets
The megatrends of urbanization, energy turnaround and e-mobility will continue to boost demand for smart infrastructure including sustainable fossil-free electricity. SOLMOVE proposes using already sealed areas for energy harvesting. The EU-funded ESMOS project supports the markets launch of the SOLMOVE company’s innovation that will turn existing and new streets into a unique multifunctional smart solar street. With the aim of inductively charging electric vehicles via the road and providing them with real-time data on road conditions. SOLMOVE invented solar modules made of glass tiles that include photovoltaics, connections and an extremely durable glass surface. It will help ensure that the transportation system adheres to the modern requirements of safety, sustainability and energy efficiency.

Objective
"As one of the most innovative suppliers of highly efficient solar panels SOLMOVE intends to face the future demands of innovative transportation. As major aspect of long-term industries an almost functional, energy efficient and smart road infrastructure will contribute significantly to perform sustainable and safe infrastructure concepts.
SOLMOVE’s innovation are solar modules which can be installed on the road like a solar carpet. The glass tiles specially developed for this purpose combine photovoltaic elements, connections and stable, durable glass surface. The solar modules applied are extra-ordinary robust and durable and can be quickly and easily installed and connected with a ""plug-in system"". The road is converting sunlight into electricity, using already existing roads as energy source. SOLMOVE is the most experienced manufacturer for solar panels for road surfaces worldwide, with several test cases already established. The glass surface morphology guides light in a verifiably optimized way to the underlying solar cells in comparison to plane surfaces. The modules are non-slip, resilient through vehicles, have a self-cleaning and nitrogen oxides absorbing coating and a better noise absorption vs. asphalt.
Target customers are owners of land, road and parking spaces as well as municipalities. Solar roads can refinance road construction and create new markets for municipalities, energy providers, private investors and cooperatives in public-private partnership models. SOLMOVE is currently working with 6 partners on 3 continents to put into practice concepts for first pilot plants in Asia, Europe, USA and the Middle East. The feasibility study in Phase 1 will evaluate further international market entry strategies.
The proposed project ESMOS will enable SOLMOVE to overcome barriers for realizing functional solar roads by production planning and increasing customer involvement activities.