SINUS - Plug-in Solar Module with Intelligent Usage Control and Environmentally Friendly Storage

Project Duration:
December 2024 - May 2026
 

Consortium:
- University of Wuppertal
  (Chair of EES)
 

Funding:
DATIpilot of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Project of the Innovation Sprint

The Innovation Sprint project SINUS aims to revolutionize balcony power plant technology, thereby enabling broad access to the energy transition. The focus lies on developing a prototype of an innovative energy management system that integrates all components—from the battery storage unit to the charge controller—into a compact, modular design.

To further enhance user-friendliness and accessibility, the system is intended to be designed as a one-plug solution, allowing it to be mounted directly behind standard solar panels on balconies. A specially developed support structure with an integrated passive cooling system ensures both the mechanical and thermal stability of the components.

This forward-looking concept allows tenants and homeowners to actively participate in the energy transition with minimal effort. The use of sustainable components, such as second-life battery cells, ensures high environmental compatibility and makes the system a true innovation in the field of renewable energy.