Innovative Energy Solutions

Next-generation integrated solar PV through composite innovation

SUNRISE: Sustainable Composites Manufacturing Framework for the Mass Customization of Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Products

SUNRISE develops lightweight, recyclable and highly customized fibre-reinforced polymer photovoltaic products — from curved vehicle surfaces to maritime structures.
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KEY FIGURES

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12
partners

From 8 european countries

36
months

From June 2026 to May 2029

7,27
million €

with EU contribution of 6,43 M€

HORIZON EUROPE INNOVATION ACTION 
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Sunrise Consortium

SUNRISE project started in June 2026 and will run for 3 years, concluding in May 2029.
It brings together a diverse consortium of 12 partners from 8 countries: Spain, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Sweden, Greece, Belgium and France.


Funding

SUNRISE project has received funding from European Union’s Horizon Europe Innovation Actions programme under Grant Agreement nº 101294348.

OUR TECHNOLOGY

3 integrated technology pillars

Manufacturability & scalability

Advanced composite processing, flexible automation, process monitoring

Materials
compatibility

Cell shaping, wiring strategies, encapsulants, multifunctional surfaces

Feasibility, competitiveness and alignment with EU policies

Embedded digital tools, sustainability strategies and standardisation.

USE CASES

Three real-world IPV demonstrations

VIPV (Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics)
Curved FRP modules for vehicle integration
  • To develop high-throughput manufacturing route for 3D PV modules.
  • To incorporate durable and cost-efficient materials.
  • To ensure cells integrity, efficiency and aesthetical grade.
IIPV (Infrastructure Integrated Photovoltaics)
Flat modules for noise barriers
 

To develop new manufacturing route of glass-free modules enabling the reduction of:

• Weight                    • Fragility
• Sound reflection    • Installation constraints

Maritime
Complex FRP-PV for maritime VIPV
  • To validate a robust FRP-PV moulding process for the integration of PV in the deck
  • Complete flush integration (zero gap)
  • Similar surface finish (antiskid)

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