Photovoltaic systems andtechnologies at AIT, Christoph Mayr

64 Pages·2016·6.81 MB·English

Photovoltaic systems and
technologies at AIT
Workshop on photovoltaics, grid Integration and funding of
the next wave of PV expansion in Cyprus
Nicosia, 13.12.2016
Christoph Mayr
Content
 Introduction AIT
 Global PV development
 Photovoltaic in Austria
 PV in buildings
 Electrical integration
 Constructive integration
 Collaboration and services
 Summary
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
The AIT is Austria‘s Funding Research and
largest non-university Technology Organisation
research institute
Industry
30% 30%
Contract Co-funded
Research research
40% RTO
Federal Funds
Scientific community Public authority
Ownership structure AIT focuses on Infrastructure- Employees
Research
50.46
Energy
%
1,261
Republic of Austria
Mobility
49.54
% Federation Digital Safety & Security
of Austrian Industries
Health & Environment
Innovation Systems
Role of AIT
Innovation needs of
infrastructure systems
AIT Energy Department
The AIT Energy Department
develops solutions for a
sustainable energy system of
tomorrow.
Our Research Fields
 Energy Infrastructure
 Smart Grids
 Photovoltaics
 Thermal Energy Systems
 Smart Buildings
 Integrated Energy Systems
 Smart Cities
 Complex Energy Systems
 Green Processes
PHOTOVOLTAICS
Photovoltaics - Challenges
Large-scale implementation
of solar power
use of abundant, Conversion with
non-toxic raw materials high efficiency
& recycling
Versatile & multi- Reducing
functional applications production costs
Long-term reliable operation
Photovoltaic Development
Global PV development 2015
9
Long term PV learning rate
10
Source: PSE AG/Fraunhofer ISE, datafrom: Strate-giesUnlimited/NavigantConsulting/EuPD.