From July 8 to 11, 2025, the Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias (ITC) took part in training and capacity-building activities within the European project SOL2H2O, held at the University of Évora (Portugal).
ITC researcher Carmelo Mena carried out technical support tasks focused on the acquisition and processing of process data from the pilot system installed within the framework of the project, and its subsequent visualization and monitoring. During the stay, he provided practical training to the research team at the University of Évora, equipping them with the skills to integrate the instrumentation of the prototype with the implemented digital platform, in order to improve the monitoring and exploitation of the information generated and to replicate these actions in future projects.
This work resulted in the completion of the final step in the digitalization of the solar desalination and brine valorization prototype, and in the centralization of all data in a suitable platform, strengthening the consortium’s ability to manage large volumes of data and to advance in the technological improvement of processes.
SOL2H2O, a project integrated into the DESAL+ Living Lab Platform, is 100% funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe – Widening Twinning Programme (GA 101079305) and has a total budget of €1.49 million and runs from 2022 to 2025. Its objective is to consolidate a European network of excellence in solar technologies applied to water production and treatment, reinforcing the scientific, technical and management capacities of the participating partners.
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