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web.cres.gr/cres/index.htmlAthens, GreeceCRES is Greeceʼs national energy research center, specializing in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and smart grid technologies. With extensive experience in microgrids, distributed energy systems, and energy management optimisation, CRES plays a key role in bridging research and industrial deployment. Through its work in SolarHub and related initiatives, CRES aims to advance sustainable agri-PV integration, ensuring that rural and remote areas can fully benefit from clean energy without compromising grid reliability.
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Challenge
Market Introduction of Industrial Solar-Thermal Collectors
Develop and validate market entry strategies and business models that demonstrate the performance and cost benefits of Greek large-scale solar-thermal collectors in industrial and agrofood applications to gain a competitive edge.
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Athens, Greece
Challenge
Digital Tool for Optimizing PV Module Transparency [BRITE / CRES]
Develop a systematic, data-driven digital tool to automatically calculate optimal PV transparency for agrivoltaics. The tool should use parameters like climate and crop type to improve agricultural and energy productivity.
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Thessaloniki, Greece
Challenge
Integrating Agri-PV Systems in Weak Rural Grids [CRES/BRITE]
Develop methodologies and digital tools to integrate large-scale agri-PV systems into weak grids or off-grid microgrids. Use energy balancing and storage integration to optimize local energy use and minimize grid stress.
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Thessaloniki, Greece
Challenge
Smart Control for Industrial Solar- Thermal Systems [SAMMLER]
Design an intelligent, adaptive control system to optimize solar heat generation, storage, and distribution. The solution must integrate sensors, IoT, and AI algorithms for real-time decision-making under fluctuating conditions.
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Thessaloniki, Greece