Annual Report 2023 | Summary
Annual Report 2023 | Summary
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The year 2023 has been marked by significant
advancements and notable achievements in the field of
energy research and innovation”.
Joan Ramon Morante Lleonart
Director of IREC
IREC, Boosting energy transition
We accelerate the transition to a more efficient and sustainable energy system. Through research and innovation, we develop solutions that drive decarbonization and benefit both industry and society.
Energy and Enviroment
Research on renewable energies, their integration into the grid, and development of materials for energy conversion and heat transfer.
Energy storage
Research on smart grids, energy storage technologies, fuel cells, and design of materials and devices for electroanalysis.
Smart energy management
Research on optimizing energy management and efficiency in grids, buildings, solar systems, and heating and cooling technologies.
Research
IREC Research Groups
The research groups at IREC are recognized for their excellence across various areas of the energy sector.
Energy Storage, Harvesting & Catalysis
New solutions for a data-driven renewable energy model.
Functional Nanomaterials
Engineering, strategies, and devices for conversion and
storage based on nanomaterials.
Nanoionics & Fuel Cells
Advanced solid-state energy conversion technologies to drive
a sustainable society.
Solar Energy Materials & Systems
Innovative solutions for sustainable energy conversion and
storage.
Energy Systems Analytics
Optimal and intelligent integration of complex energy
systems to accelerate the energy transition.
Power Systems
Innovative solutions to ensure a resilient, stable, secure,
digital, and renewable energy-based electrical grid.
Thermal Energy & Building Performance
Solutions for the design and implementation of climate neutral
and energy-positive buildings and neighborhoods.
Strategic Actions
The IREC projects focused on accelerating the energy transition, decarbonization and innovation in energy sources.
Innovation & Industry
Some of the most important actions of this year regarding knowledge and technology transfer.
Outreach & Society
Some of the greatest achievements made by the IREC community
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“Un any molt important en lʼimpuls del vehicle elèctric a Europa. En els propers mesos i anys veurem cotxes cada cop més autònoms i, esperem, accessibles econòmicament.”
Joana Martínez
Description/ job
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“Hem aconseguit convertir les nostres finestres en
captadors dʼenergia solar. El potencial dʼaquesta
tecnologia no només és molt gran, és també molt
engrescador.”
Josep Grau
Description/ job
People & Talent
Some of our contributions promoting energy transition and society’s decarbonization among the population.
