BITES
Building Integrated Thermoelectric System, An environmentally friendly approach for self-heating and cooling in buildings
BITES is an environmentally friendly approach for self-heating and cooling in buildings. Funded by the European Union under HORIZON-MSCA-2024 (Grant Agreement No. 101208430), it uses thermoelectric technology — based on the Seebeck and Peltier effects — for heating, cooling, and ventilation, offering silent, reliable, low-maintenance operation with no moving parts. The project explores integrating thermoelectric modules into building envelopes, in combination with solar photovoltaic panels, to create a hybrid energy-harvesting system.
Objetivo general
Custom design and integration of efficient thermoelectric systems and advanced hybrid technology; exploring nanostructured, high-ZT thermoelectric materials and system designs for smart buildings; bringing together a multidisciplinary team of experts to shape the future of sustainable building technologies; and working with different institutions to transform thermoelectric innovations into real-world solutions.
Investigador principal
Reshma Krishnan Madathil
Equipo investigador
César Martín Gómez
(supervisor)
Duración:
1/08/2025 -31/07/2027
Financiación y entidad financiadora:
European Union, HORIZON-MSCA-2024, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Grant Agreement No. 101208430
Lugar:
Universidad de Navarra (Pamplona) | School of Architecture, Department of Construction, Building Services and Structures
Cuestiones clave
¿POR QUÉ ES NECESARIO ESTE PROYECTO?
Buildings are major contributors to global energy use and carbon emissions. Thermoelectric technology offers a silent, refrigerant free, low-maintenance alternative for heating, cooling and ventilation with no moving parts, addressing the need for more energy-efficient, climate-resilient buildings.
¿QUÉ SOLUCIONES ESTUDIA EL PROYECTO BITES?
BITES integrates thermoelectric modules into building envelopes to improve thermal comfort and reduce energy consumption by conventional HVAC systems. It also explores their integration with solar photovoltaic panels to create a hybrid energy-harvesting system that provides self-heating, air conditioning, and ventilation.
¿CÓMO AFECTA ESTE PROYECTO A LA SOCIEDAD?
It contributes to more energy-efficient, climate-resilient buildings, reduces reliance on conventional HVAC systems, and helps transform thermoelectric innovations into real-world, sustainable building solutions.
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