Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy.

Research focus: Sustainable, competitive and secure energy as one of the basic pillards of our daily life

From the first time mankind set fire to a piece of wood, the history of human development has been inextricably linked to our ability to exploit energy. Set against the backdrop of a growing global demand for energy to power economic development and growth, today we are faced with a huge challenge.

In response to this ever growing challenge, current focus of research and demonstration actions are on accelerating the development of energy technologies towards cost-effectiveness for a more sustainable energy economy. The goal is to improve energy efficiency through the energy system taking into account the global environmental performance; accelerate the penetration of renewable energy sources; decarbonize power generation and, in the longer term, decarbonize transport; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Recognising that none of the technologies being developed can make a sufficient difference on their own and that their commercialization will take place over different time horizons, there are a number of reserch groups worldwide working in different approaches. Within this framework, we at IDENER participate in multidisciplinary research related to renewable energy sources, hydrogen-based energy storage, smart electricity networks and energy efficiency, by means of comprehensive application of system optimization techniques and advanced control engineering.

Our contributions to the area

  • Renewable energy sources: Within the complex framework that includes various energy sources, we are situated in the renewable sources area of what is referred to as the energy mix. In the area of renewable energy sources, we study well-established technologies as well as highly promising emerging technologies.
  • Energy storage technologies: With extensive experience in the sector, our team works in the development of hydrogen-related technologies, engaging in production projects, mobile and stationary applications as well as in hydrogen integration and fuel cells.
  • Energy logistics: In light of the profound changes that energy networks will be subjected to as a result of the decentralization of production nodes and the emergence of mass-storage systems, we participate in the incorporation of information technologies and artificial intelligence systems into energy networks management.
  • Energy savings and efficiency: In consideration of the fact that the cleanest form of energy is that which we do not consume, we seek to streamline energy resources, contributing ideas to the integration of renewable sources, the reduction of energy consumption, and the incorporation of home automation and optimization techniques in energy management.
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