The ABS Network project
empowers a knowledge network between Slovenian and Austrian experts in the field
of efficient use of solar energy.
Members
of the project team are experts, coming from the Technical University Graz and
the companies Talum d.d. and Tiko Pro d.o.o.. In the next two years, they will
intensively work on the project. The main objective of the project is the
development of STAF-panels and the definition and expansion of a thematic
knowledge network.
The core objective of the project is the
development of a solar activated façade panel (STAF-panel) to enable efficient
use of solar energy.
The core objective of the project is the
development of a solar activated façade panel (STAF-panel) to enable efficient
use of solar energy.
The technological innovation lies in the
combination of the roll-bonding technology of the industrial partner Talum d.d.
and the façade-technology expertise of the TU Graz. For the knowledge expansion
and the knowledge exchange the company Tiko Pro d.o.o. is responsible.
The project
contributes significantly to the improvement of cross border cooperation and
the competitiveness of relevant stakeholders through knowledge transfer,
empowerment od R&D, use of R&D infrastructure, as well as the transfer
and use of innovative R&D solutions in relevant fields. The relevant
industry, academia and students in the programme region will equally benefit
from the project outputs.
STAF - panel
The STAF-panel is a solar activated, integral
building part for thermal building envelopes. The innovation lies in the
efficient use of solar energy, since it not only contributes to the energy efficiency
of buildings, but also integrated other functionalities in a building envelope.
Because of the solar activation of the outer layer of the panel it is possible
to foster energy through the façade, while at the same time in in the inner
layer of the panel heat is being added or taken away; a room is being heated or
cooled. This also improves the energy balance of a building.
The output of the project is the development
of a prototype STAF-panel. Towards the end of the project, a joint proposals for the market launch in the program region will be developed on the basis of the newly acquired technical and conceptual knowledge concerning the production of solar-thermal activated façade panels.
Knowledge Network
The knowledge network will bring together competent partners from the field of renewable energy sources and related disciplines (construction, architecture, mechanical engineering, etc.). In addition to the on-line platform, business meetings will be organized for the above mentioned target groups. This promotes cooperation between industry, knowledge institutions and students.