Body heat
Thermoelectric harvesting converts the temperature difference between the body and the environment into electrical power.
European Defence Fund · Disruptive EDF research actions
HARVEST
Harnessing Adaptive Renewables: Versatile Energy Supply Technology
HARVEST aims to revolutionise military personnel power management by developing a lightweight, wearable energy system with reduced weight and increased operational duration.
36 monthsDuration
4Partners
4Countries
€ 3.97 MEU contribution
The concept
A lightweight wearable energy system
HARVEST combines several ways of generating power on the soldier, reducing the weight carried and extending operational time.
Operator motion
Energy is recovered from the natural movement of the soldier during walking, running and everyday tasks.
Solar radiation
Lightweight, flexible photovoltaics integrated into the soldier's equipment supply power in daylight operations.
EMI shielding
Electromagnetic interference shielding protects the wearable electronics and reduces the soldier's electromagnetic signature.
Nanodrone support
The energy system can power nanodrones, giving the operator better situational awareness.
Consortium
The partners
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Denmark · Coordinator
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Germany
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Norway
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The Netherlands