1. Dr. Mazhar Bari, CEO
SolarPrint Ltd
ITRN 2011

2. The modern car?
Role for Photovoltaics?

3. Photovoltaic Technology
Evolution

4. Dye Solar Sensitised Cells
Structure and Operation
Light absorbed by dye > electron
injected from excited dye into • Efficiency maintained in diffuse,
layer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) artificial and low light conditions
redox couple effect generates • Wide acceptance angle
electricity • No toxic or rare materials
Novelty: Solid state electrolyte • Can be made flexible and colourful

5. DSSC vs Si solar cells:
Sunny and cloudy days

6. DSSC vs Si solar cells:
Angular benefit

7. Diffuse irradiation/global
Si: 0.6 kWh/m2/day
DSSC: >20-30% higher

8. SMARTOP objectives
The SMARTOP project aims at the development of a modular autonomous smart roof integrating
conformable, lightweight and low cost solar panels used to recharge compact batteries suitable to drive
innovative devices for on board well being and energy saving.
PV solar cells PV solar cells
Batteries Electronics
Delocalized AUXILIARIES Delocalized AUXILIARIES
IVECO Daily Electric
WIDEMOB (Phylla2)
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9. Logo Company Country
ADETEL Equipment France
Centro Ricerche Coordinator
FIAT IT
United
Imperial College Kingdom
INFINEON
Technologies Germany
SolarPrint Ireland
Trinity College
Dublin Ireland
University College
Dublin Ireland
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WEBASTO Product Italy

10. SMARTOP Workpackages
WP1
System design and simulation
Project and Knowledge management
WP2 WP3
Energy sub-systems development Auxiliaries components developments
WP4
WP7
Power and auxiliaries electronic management
WP5
System Integration and Packaging
WP6
Vehicle Installation and Validation
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11. Key specification parameters
for DSSC subsystem
– Performance tests must show energy harvesting maximized over
daily / seasonal cycles under all lighting conditions
 Strong light, weak light, direct light, indirect light, diffuse light,
dim light
– Resistance to temperature cycling
– Resistant to UV radiation
– Weight limit
– Dimension limit
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12. WP1 – System design and simulation
General dimensions – DEMO#1
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13. Key Innovations from SP

14. Partners

15. Thank You
For more information please contact:
Mazhar Bari
mbari@solarprint.ie
www.solarprint.ie