The purpose of this unique and multi-disciplinary consortium is to significantly contribute to the implementation of a stronger European industrial sector in the field of solar energy and demonstrate new cost-effective BIPV product concepts with high quality architectural design.

The project is expected to contribute to the implementation of Zero-Energy Building policies. Achieving a substantial reduction to BIPV costs in the building sector providing an opportunity for the European industry to differentiate its products from standardized or otherwise, low value PV modules. It is necessary for EU manufacturers to develop Energy Positive Glazing in providing premium value solutions to the construction sector and to enable Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings.

In order to develop sustainable solutions to decrease the cost of BIPV and allow for significant market growth, the Be-Smart project is pursuing the following objectives:

BE-SMART WILL SUPPORT EU INDUSTRIALIZATION
Be-Smart will support the industrialization of new materials and processes in the manufacturing of multi-functional BIPV elements. Implementing the newest “transformative approach” strategies, such as revolutionary white or coloured PV elements based on ubiquitous c-Si solar cells, is its focus. Leaner and more automated manufacturing processes will allow easier visual modification integration of the elements.

BE-SMART WILL DEMONSTRATE COST REDUCTION
Industrial manufacturing processes, including up- and down-stream operations along the value chain, will allow for a cost reduction of up to 50% by 2020 and up to 75% by 2030 (compared to 2015).

BE-SMART WILL PROPOSE NEW ROADMAPS
A roadmap will be prepared and proposed for each stakeholder in the value chain.

BE-SMART WILL POSITION BIPV AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
The Energy Positive Glazing (EPoG) concept will be implemented to replace the current BIPV  perceived as PV products dominated by low cost Asian manufacturers.

BE-SMART WILL SUBSTANTIATE THE RESULTS OF THE PROJECT
Through real case demonstrators, and assess technological, environmental, social and economic impacts and benefits across the entire value chain using a life cycle assessment approach and exploitation plan.

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