As a key industry partner, Solarus Renewables develops innovative solar
solutions that focus on maximising energy output. Solarus bridges
academia and industry, providing market insights to guide the project’s
commercialization pathway.
CIEMAT is a prominent public research organisation that advances knowledge in energy technologies and environmental studies. CIEMAT supports SPECTRUM with its expertise in developing and testing photocatalytic wastewater treatment systems.
Known as the oldest university in Europe, UNIBO has a strong research focus on energy and environmental science. Their role in SPECTRUM is to offer expertise in photocatalyst synthesis and hydrogen production processes, focusing on sustainable industrial applications.
As Portugal’s leading engineering and technology institution, IST-ID shares its knowledge in wastewater treatment processes and solar energy system modeling, targeting sustainable industrial solutions. Their contributions to SPECTRUM also include developing and testing new processes for optimal energy conversion.
As Europe’s largest applied solar research institute, Fraunhofer ISE contributes expertise in developing innovative technologies for the solar sector. Their input brings cutting-edge capabilities and supports advanced research in developing and optimizing photovoltaic cells, with a focus on integrating them into hybrid solar collectors.
An industry partner that specialises in implementing renewable energy projects, BV offers practical expertise in deploying solar technologies. In SPECTRUM, BV contributes its knowledge in energy systems operation and control, focusing on optimizing system performance for real-world applications.
LNEG is Portugal's national research institution known for its extensive work in energy and geology. With specialized knowledge in photocatalyst development, solar energy conversion systems, life cycle assessment of renewable technologies, and technological innovation, LNEG coordinates the SPECTRUM project and steers efforts to harness solar energy efficiently for industrial applications.
HiG is recognised for its commitment to sustainability research and education. In SPECTRUM, HiG's role centers on the
development and fabrication of hybrid
solar collector prototypes, contributing
hands-on technical skills.
Imperial College is renowned for its world-class research in science and engineering. Its participation in SPECTRUM brings a wealth of knowledge
in solar technology, energy systems, and
multidisciplinary approaches as it provides advanced research on spectral splitters, 3D modeling, simulation, and societal impact studies, enhancing the technical and social understanding of the project.
A Swedish engineering firm focused on sustainability, MG provides cutting-edge
solutions in renewable energy systems
and efficient resource management. Their
involvement in SPECTRUM enhances the
project’s engineering capabilities,
especially in designing and optimising
hybrid PVT collector technologies. MG
also plays a vital role in managing the
project’s dissemination and
communication efforts.