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Econimo

Potential and limits of thermophotovoltaics

Description

Econimo Drive AG develops generators that convert chemical energy (e.g. from methanol) into electrical energy.
These generators drive actuators on a broad range of sizes. The fundamental priniciple behind the Econonimo technology is thermo photovoltaics, i.e. the conversion of infrared radiation into electrical energy using appropriate PV - elements.

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Project team

Dr. Elisabeth Dumont, Dr. Patrik Eschle, Prof. Hans Ulrich Fuchs

Project partners

Econimo-Drive AG

Project status

completed, 08/2010 - 07/2011

Funding partner

Third party

Project budget

20'000 CHF