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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.

IREC 2023 in brief

225

Staff

133

Publications

13,2

Budget (M €)

52

EU Projects

Research

The research at IREC is carried out by its respective groups, each dedicated to a specific field. Thanks to them, the institute continues to grow annually, providing innovative energy solutions for decarbonization.

As in previous years, we highlight the contributions these groups have made to our society, which have established IREC as a leading center in Catalonia.

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.

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.

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