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"UCD Secures €10M ERC Grant to Halve Wireless Energy Consumption"
UCD has secured a €10M grant from the European Research Council to innovate a digital transmitter, aiming to significantly reduce wireless energy consumption across Europe.
- The €10M grant from the European Research Council will support the DISRUPT project, focusing on reducing wireless energy consumption by designing advanced digital transmitters.
- Led by experts from Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare in Italy, the project aims to replace traditional energy-intensive analogue components with more efficient digital technology.
- The DISRUPT project brings together world-class researchers to tackle radio-frequency power levels thousands of times higher than current standards, enhancing energy efficiency in wireless systems.
Why It Matters
This initiative is crucial for addressing the growing energy demands in wireless communications, aligning with global sustainability goals and positioning Europe as a leader in innovative energy solutions.