What is IREC all about?
- Public research centre focused on advancing sustainable energy.
- Creating scientific knowledge with real technological impact.
- Driving the energy transition through research and innovation.
- Working with partners to advance the future of clean energy.
Discover IREC
Learn who we are and how our research drives innovation in sustainable energy.
Who we are
IREC is a public research centre within the CERCA system, founded in 2008 and dedicated to research, development, innovation and demonstration in sustainable energy.
Our work spans the full scope of the energy transition, from fundamental science to applied research, with the aim of generating knowledge that is relevant to industry, public administrations and society. Through collaboration with research groups, institutions and companies, we help drive the energy transition and strengthen the role of science in building a cleaner and more resilient future.
Meet our team
Discover the people behind our science, innovation and sustainable energy goals.
What we do
We conduct research, development and innovation across the full spectrum of sustainable energy, from the fundamental properties of new materials to the integration of renewable technologies, from the decarbonisation of industry to the design of more efficient buildings and communities.
Our work connects scientific knowledge with real-world application, supporting the energy transition at every scale: from laboratory to field demonstration, and from solutions relevant to Catalonia and Spain to contributions to the European research agenda.
News
Discover the latest news from our research teams and strategic initiatives.
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IREC joins PROTECT to strengthen urban resilience to extreme heat
Extreme heat is an increasing challenge for cities, affecting health, infrastructure and essential services. PROTECT (Policy-Ready Operational Tools for Extreme-heat Cities and Territories) will develop an integrated framework combining climate intelligence, heat-risk assessment, forecasting, early warning systems and innovative cooling solutions to strengthen urban resilience. The project will develop an integrated framework including an Urban…
Read more: IREC joins PROTECT to strengthen urban resilience to extreme heatPablo Fernández MartÃnez
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IREC develops a new approach to unlock the flexibility potential of buildings
A new study demonstrates how buildings can coordinate heating and cooling systems, electric vehicle charging and solar generation to support a more flexible and renewable electricity system, without compromising occupants’ comfort or charging needs. Buildings can play an increasingly important role in balancing electricity systems with high shares of renewable energy. Researchers from IREC have…
Read more: IREC develops a new approach to unlock the flexibility potential of buildingsPablo Fernández MartÃnez
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IREC and INTERA Group develop digital technologies to optimise energy storage and extend battery lifetime
IREC is collaborating with INTERA Group to develop digital twins of batteries and intelligent monitoring systems based on the Internet of Things (IoT). The technology enables real-time analysis of energy storage systems, helping anticipate battery degradation and optimise their operation. The solution combines expertise in battery management with advanced modelling capabilities, transforming operational data into…
Read more: IREC and INTERA Group develop digital technologies to optimise energy storage and extend battery lifetimePablo Fernández MartÃnez
Events
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