Periodic Reporting for period 2 - POWERSKIN PLUS (Highly advanced modular integration of insulation, energising and storage systems for non-residential buildings)
Periodo di rendicontazione: 2021-04-01 al 2022-03-31
PS+ will develop and scale up eco-innovative, cost-effective, and advanced materials and technologies to renovate existing facade systems. It develops both superinsulation transparent and opaque façade modules by smartly integrating highly innovative insulations and renewable energy technologies, with breakthrough features based on nano-formulated VIP, PCM, multi-functional nano-enabled coatings, flexible perovskite solar cells and electric storage system based upon the used Li-ion batteries from electrical vehicles. A comprehensive PS+ portfolio comprising off-site prefabricated easy-to-install modules, sustainable eco-designed connecting framings and a dedicated large-capacity energy storage system will be prototyped for full-size demonstration of three important segments, expecting to boost the modern energy-efficient construction market in Europe within the next few years.
The overall objective of the PS+ project is to deliver the highest possible contributions to energy efficiency and CO2 emission targets by creating and demonstrating an affordable renovation solution aimed at optimising the performance of existing non-residential buildings into near-zero or plus energy buildings. 5 primary objectives, with specific, measurable milestones and metrics, timelines and critical partners' contributions, are to develop lightweight and integrated building façade systems without requiring additional structural modification; improve the insulation of façade elements at the component level; introduce integrated on-site energy generation modules; improve on-site energy storage capacities in active/passive modes >10%; and provide affordable high performance smart and swift building façade retrofit solutions with cost increase <10%.
PS+ plays a near future decisive role to help the EU building stock facing the demanding challenges imposed by the climate action, to achieve current carbon neutrality obligations and create a safer, sustainable built environment by 2050. PS+ capitalises on renewable energy and storage opportunities, drastically reducing the building energy demand, becoming independent of unstable energy markets, and improving indoor comfort, quality living and financial return. PS+ implements EU policy Directives on energy efficiency, cutting wastes and construction circularity. PS+ can also boost the economy and job creation with its highly innovative and digitalised energy efficiency approach, which presents a huge opportunity for economic growth, high-quality local jobs, improving social inclusion through urban regeneration and skills development. The PS+ environmental impact on buildings could be over 50% reduced of above 38% CO2 emissions by using PS+ holistic solution, exploiting at the maximum all RES and storage systems, and thus prevent the combustion of fossil or other fuels with the integration of nano-driven materials for renewable energy.