STILORMADE · Highly efficient non-standard solar modules manufactured through an automated, reconfigurable mass production processes delivering 30% reduction in costs

STILORMADE will validate an innovative technology platform (developed by S’Tile) for the design and manufactureof customized (non-standard) photovoltaic modules achieving >18% module efficiency with tailored mode ofoperation (current and voltage), >99% production reproducibility, operational thermal (environmental) stability, andmechanical flexibility; at a production cost of <€0.7/Watt. Such advancements represent a >50% power (efficiency)improvement compared to existing custom modules at >30% lower costs. The design freedoms enabled by theSTILORMADE platform empower product designers to fully integrate customized PV systems into their productarchitectures with beautiful / stylised aesthetic appeal and without compromising performance or cost. Flexibleautomated production processes enable the platform to rapidly reconfigure to the needs of niche markets enablingrapid growth through mass customisation. Cell and module design and simulation software developed by TU-Wienwill be upgraded to enable faster design and optimisation of custom modules meeting unique client requirements. Thecustomised modules will be integrated into two product applications (Building Integrated Photovoltaics and Solar StreetLighting) representing two of the largest markets for non-standard solar cells and validated at market replication sitesin Spain, Israel and France. Market replication results will be demonstrated to over300 potential users (manufacturersof solar street lighting products, architects, construction companies, etc…) and stakeholders to accelerate market takeupand exploitation. This will enable the consortium to capture ~1.5% of the €7 billion global customised modulesmarket five years after commercialisation, translating to consortium revenues of over €200m and a >66 fold returnon investment.