Programme: Horizon Europe

Duration: 48 months (01/2024 – 12/2027)

Budget: € 14.3 millions

Site: https://project-seeds.eu/

Summary: The SEEDS project brings together a diverse consortium of SMEs, large enterprises, research organizations, and stakeholders spanning the entire value chain of building energy efficiency and thermal demand electrification—from planning and design to operation. Leveraging extensive experience in decarbonization solutions, building renovation, and energy flexibility, SEEDS develops replicable heat pump solutions integrated with renewable energy sources to decarbonize buildings’ thermal demands. Recognizing the unique needs of each building, SEEDS creates scalable design and optimization methodologies, deploys proven heat pump technologies (up to TRL6-8), and integrates them into buildings and energy systems. Demonstrations occur across 6 pilot sites, including one replication site, in various European climate zones and construction markets. Focused on cost efficiency, system integration, and replicability, SEEDS addresses seven key areas: iterative system design, secure data platforms, energy optimization, grid flexibility, replication strategies, decision-making support, and stakeholder outreach. With 27 partners, SEEDS aims to accelerate the electrification of thermal demand in buildings.

Our Role:

• Smart Tracking Reflector for Photovoltaic Systems: We develop an innovative PV-reflection system with bifacial PVs on field combined with smart reflector with trackers. We support the development of an AI-based mechanism using reinforcement learning techniques to control the reflection system of bifacial PV systems in Greece. This tool optimizes energy yield and efficiency based on sun position and external factors, contributing to the creation of a library of tailored policies for different conditions. We assist in testing and refining the control strategy to ensure optimal performance and seamless integration.