E![8069] AIRCOLES MGS
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | MG Sustainable Engineering AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 4 711 586 |
| Project duration | October 2025 - September 2028 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Eurostars |
Purpose and goal
The purpose of AIRCOLES is to develop a breakthrough trigeneration system that converts untapped low-grade renewable heat into combined cooling, heating and power using air as a natural working fluid. The goals are to design, prototype, and validate the IEHDC and CALEG components, integrate them into a single high-efficiency system (>90% combined), assess sustainability and market potential, and prepare a robust commercialisation roadmap to accelerate the EU’s transition to net-zero by 2050.
Expected effects and result
AIRCOLES will deliver a first-of-its-kind versatile, customisable trigeneration system exceeding 90% combined efficiency in heating, cooling and electricity. It has the potential to reduce CO₂ emissions by upto 8.4Mt/year by 2040, enable energy-efficient industries and data centres, and tackle energy poverty. AIRCOLES boosts EU innovation leadership, creates strong market opportunities in renewable heat recovery, and develops international collaboration, preparing for commercialisation by 2030.
Planned approach and implementation
The AIRCOLES project is structured into eight WPs. WP1–WP2 develop and prototype the IEHDC and CALEG. WP3 designs integrated layouts and simulations, while WP4 validates prototypes experimentally. WP5 assesses sustainability, techno-economic and social impacts. WP6 drives commercialisation, WP7 manages communication, dissemination and knowledge transfer, and WP8 ensures effective coordination. The 36-month plan combines R&D, testing, impact analysis, and market strategies for TRL8 deployment.