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WHY IS CPVH SUCH A DISTINCTIVE PROJECT? Here are some of the main reasons: Because it is developing an integrated solution that does not yet exist on the market, and which promises to revolutionise the energy and construction sectors. The Project will therefore cover several phases: research, creation, validation and Read more…

SMART FAÇADES FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDINGS! The integration of hybrid solar components into building façades transforms vertical surfaces into active systems to produce electricity and heat. Developed within the scope of the CPVH Project, this solution optimises the use of urban space and strengthens buildings’ energy autonomy. The technology combines holographic Read more…

CONSORTIUM MEETS TO REVIEW PROGRESS AND UPCOMING CHALLENGES! Project partners met in Vila Nova de Famalicão (Portugal), at CeNTI’s facilities, for an in-person meeting dedicated to reviewing the progress achieved and the main research milestones. The meeting also provided an opportunity to align the next development stages and validate the Read more…

THERMAL INNOVATION AT THE SERVICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY! Innovative thermal components will be incorporated into the hybrid concentrator solar modules, the solution being developed under the CPVH Project. These advanced thermal collectors will be integrated into two system modules: the hybrid concentrated photovoltaic modules and the energy storage modules. In Read more…

SMART SENSORS TO ENHANCE THE RELIABILITY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES! The durability and performance of photovoltaic (PV) modules are often affected by environmental factors and mechanical stress, leading to long-term power degradation. Monitoring these effects is essential, but the current use of bulky external sensors compromises accuracy in measuring critical parameters Read more…

THE TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE OF HOLOGRAPHIC LENSES IN THE FUTURE OF BUILDINGS! The use of Holographic Optical Elements (HOEs), particularly holographic lenses, represents a groundbreaking approach to capturing solar energy and integrating it into buildings. The innovation lies in the lenses themselves, recognised for their high accuracy and unique angular and Read more…

THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF PEROVSKITE TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY! The need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels calls for innovative and cost-effective energy solutions. The key to developing hybrid concentrator photovoltaic solar modules lies in the high-efficiency perovskite solar cell, manufactured using eco-friendly precursors. But what exactly is a perovskite solar cell? Read more…

STRATEGY ALIGNMENT AT THE START OF CPVH The Project has officially begun its journey towards energy innovation, starting with the successful completion of the Kick-off Meeting (KOM) and a follow-up technical meeting. KOM was a key moment for aligning planned actions and activities. It featured a detailed presentation of each Read more…

WHERE WILL OUR DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY BE APPLIED? The innovative building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) and building-applied photovoltaic (BAPV) systems within CPVH project consist of concentrated hybrid photovoltaic modules capable of simultaneously harvesting electric and thermal energy from the solar energy. These two options - BIPV and BAPV - reflect how our solution Read more…

PROJECT PARTNERS Meet the CPVH Project Partners! The international consortium behind the CPVH Project brings together 4 entities: the Portuguese companies Castros | Lighting Designers (Project Coordinator) and MATGLOW, the Canadian startup Solaires Entreprises Inc., and the Portuguese Centre for Technology and Innovation, CeNTI - Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Read more…