Water-Energy A Portuguese consortium responding to an EU-funded call is seeking collaboration with a generator/Alternator/Motor and power electronics developer/integrator. Their initiative aims to drive building, innovation, and valorisation Water-Energy

Summary

Profile Type: Research & Development Request
POD Reference: RDRPT20231019017
Term of Validity: 19 October 2023 - 18 October 2024
Company's Country: Portugal
Type of partnership: Research and development cooperation agreement
Targeted Countries: All countries

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General information

Short Summary: Portuguese partners are developing a project consortium to mobilize the technological
capacity in the areas of development and production for green energy. This project aims to develop an innovative approach for optimized turbines to recover kinetic and potential energy from the water systems, taking advantage of customized systems, using automatic design and additive manufacturing.
Full Description: This project aims to pioneer an innovative approach to harness kinetic and potential energy from
water systems. We will leverage customized systems, incorporating automatic design processes and additive manufacturing techniques to optimize turbines for this purpose. The primary goal is to
convert this harvested energy into electricity, which can then be used to power small and remote
villages, as well as critical infrastructure like telecom networks and remote sensing systems.
To achieve this objective, we will leverage the emerging scientific and technological capabilities in the fields of research, development, and production of sustainable energy solutions. Our approach fosters a multidisciplinary framework to drive capacity enhancement, innovation, international outreach, and the valorization of the "Water-Energy" nexus through the use of custom-designed Additive Manufacturing Turbines (AMT).
Our current consortium consists of two forward-thinking SMEs, each with specialized knowledge in
water distribution systems, computational design, and customized production through additive
manufacturing. To complete our team, we are actively seeking an innovative company specializing in power electronics development and integration. This partner's role will be crucial in providing
solutions for generators, alternators, and motors to efficiently convert kinetic energy into electrical
power.
Advantages and Innovations: The main advantages and innovation on this project are:
- Creation of an easy-to-assemble and custom made energy production solution for urban water systems
- Study and development of a small, integrated and cost-effective solution – “turnkey”, a compact product sold in a box
- Research, design and production of innovate customized micro-hydropower systems for green energy
- Product replicability, transferability and versatility (custom built turbines)
- Product and production sustainability – innovation, economy’s decarbonization, clean energy production
Stage of Development: Available for demonstration
Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
IPR description: Customized and optimized generators for diverse power requirements
Power electronics and inverters for the generators for microhydropower systems

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner: Design and develop generators, alternators, or electric motors based on the project requirements.
Conduct research to improve the efficiency, performance, and reliability of electrical machines.
Select appropriate materials and components for the integration of mechanical part with eletric systems.
Optimize the electromechanical design to meet efficiency and power output goals.
Perform testing and validation of the machines to ensure they meet performance and safety standards.
Test and validate the power electronics systems for performance, efficiency, and safety.
Type and Size of Partner: SME 11-49SME <=10R&D InstitutionSME 50 - 249University
Type of partnership: Research and development cooperation agreement

Call details

Framework program: Eureka
Call title and identifier: EUROGIA 2030 - THE EUREKA CLUSTER FOR LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS
Submission and evaluation scheme: Calendar
⎯ 17th November 24:00 GMT
Coordinator required: No
Deadline for EoI: 1 Nov 2023
Deadline of the call: 17 Nov 2023
Project title and acronym: Micro-hydropower in Water Systems : Waterenergy

Dissemination

Market keywords: 06002004 - Hydro-electric06008 - Energy Storage08002001 - Energy management
Targeted countries: All countries