Internship | Modelling and Predictions for vehicles with on-board photovoltaics - impact of shading

Solar Mobility and the role photovoltaics can play in transportation are important and very current research topics. ​​​​​​​ TNO Solar Energy has developed an Energy Flow Model for predicting the contribution Vehicle Integrated Photovoltaics can make to the energy requirements of vehicles. This project aims to expand on and improve this model to determine the different shading losses that can occur in these systems, and for different applications.

You will be developing a model and approach to quantify the impact of shade, both static shade, while a vehicle is parked, and dyanmic shade while the vehicle is in motion. Particular focus will be on the urban and city environment - considering shading from buildings along particular routes.

You will consider different applications, for example. A passenger car, a small delivery van and a robot taxi. And apply these use cases to different locations.

• You will be motivated and have a clear interest in the topic of solar mobility.
• You will be studying for your Masters in a relevant discipline.
• You will have good communication skills, modeling skills and an eye for the 'bigger picture'.

You want to work on the precursor of your career; a work placement gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Naturally, we provide suitable work placement compensation.

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After the first CV selection, the application process will be conducted by the concerning department. TNO will provide a suitable internship agreement. If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact the contact person mentioned below.

For this internship vacancy it is required that the AIVD issues a security clearance (VGB) after conducting a security screening. Take into account that this process may take about 8 weeks. If you have been abroad for more than 6 consecutive months, or if you do not have the Dutch nationality, it may take longer. Read more about security screening on the AIVD website.

Students must reside in the Netherlands before the start and also throughout the internship or graduation project at TNO.