ICARUS

Integration of photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical Conversion pAthways for panchRomatic Utilisation of Sunlight

ICARUS aims to develop next-generation solar energy conversion technology to produce both electricity and green hydrogen from sunlight and water, supporting Europe’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal.

Joint Call 2023
Category Solar energy
Call Module 3A: Advanced renewable energy technologies for power production
Duration December 2024 - November 2027
Status Active
Coordinating institution Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna
Project coordinator Professor Luca Pasquini
Coordinating country Italy
Budget TBA
Participating countries Italy · Israel · Spain · France

About the project

ICARUS aims to develop next-generation solar energy conversion technology to produce both electricity and green hydrogen from sunlight and water, supporting Europe’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. It will achieve this through a novel system integrating photoelectrochemical water splitting and photovoltaic power generation, using a spectrum-splitting approach for optimized sunlight use. The project will culminate in a prototype validating this hybrid renewable energy solution, including hydrogen storage.