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PV-integrated electric mobility applications

Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02)

Up to 14,000,000 €

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Describe the opportunity:

Photovoltaic power generation integrated into vehicles (VIPV) is crucial for advancing a clean energy system and achieving the net-zero emissions target. This call seeks projects that enhance the affordability and sustainability of photovoltaic technologies, maximizing their modularity and synergies in electric mobility applications. Expected outcomes include:

Opening new market opportunities for VIPV technologies in road transport.
Reducing reliance on the electricity grid and increasing the range of electric vehicles.
Achieving cost and energy-efficient climate-neutral road transport.

Type of project to be developed:

Innovation Action (IA) – Projects focused on demonstrating and scaling VIPV technologies and associated infrastructure for photovoltaic charging stations.

Who can apply:

Legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries. Multidisciplinary consortia must include at least one vehicle manufacturer.

Eligible expenses

Expenses related to the development, prototyping, testing, and demonstration of VIPV systems and photovoltaic charging station infrastructure, including operational costs necessary to implement the project’s activities.

Selected Companies

Industrial

Country: EU

Organization Type:

Electric Vehicle Manufacturer

Role in the Project:

Consortium Leader and VIPV Integration Specialist

Organization Scope:

A European electric vehicle manufacturer with extensive experience in the development and integration of advanced mobility technologies. The organization specializes in designing and producing electric vehicles with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. As the leader, it will oversee the integration of VIPV technology into vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety, energy efficiency, and automotive standards. Additionally, the leader will manage the project’s overall coordination, including technical development, testing, and alignment with project timelines and budgetary requirements. The leader will also collaborate closely with consortium partners to ensure the effective implementation and scalability of VIPV systems across different vehicle models.

Technological

Country: EU

Organization Type:

Technology Solutions Provider

Role in the Project:

Developer of Access Control Systems for Vehicles and Charging Stations

Organization Scope:

JCM Technologies, a technology solutions provider specializing in access control and automation systems, will develop and integrate intelligent access control and energy management systems for vehicles equipped with VIPV technology and photovoltaic charging stations. The organization’s scope includes optimizing solar energy usage and ensuring efficiency and safety in public and commercial transport sectors through advanced, automated systems that enhance vehicle security and operational efficiency.

Technological

Country: EU

Organization Type:

Photovoltaic Technology Developer

Role in the Project:

Specialist in Flexible and Efficient PV Modules

Organization Scope:

A company specializing in the development of photovoltaic technology with a focus on flexible, high-efficiency PV modules. This organization will be responsible for designing and developing photovoltaic modules that can be integrated into vehicles, ensuring high performance under varying lighting conditions and maintaining flexibility for different vehicle shapes and uses. The organization will focus on sustainable designs that align with automotive standards and environmental regulations.

Industrial

Country: EU

Organization Type:

Energy Management Solutions Provider

Role in the Project:

Developer of Smart Charging Stations

Organization Scope:

An energy solutions company with expertise in developing and managing smart charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. This organization will create and deploy photovoltaic charging stations that optimize grid balance and minimize energy costs. They will design systems to manage the state of charge (SOC) and charging/discharging schedules for electric vehicles, ensuring efficient and intelligent integration with the public grid while supporting the overall goal of reducing dependency on traditional energy sources.

Time line

Opening of applications

2024-09-17

Closing of applications

2025-02-04 17hs