IREC will strengthen its research capabilities with the acquisition of a Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM) system featuring advanced operando capabilities. This infrastructure will be unique in Spain and among the few of its…
The Hi-BITS project (“High efficiency bifacial thin film chalcogenide solar cells”) has finalised three years of collaborative research involving leading European research centres, universities and industrial partners. The main goal of Hi-BITS was to develop…
All research departments at the IREC have been awarded the SGR-2025 distinction, recognising their research excellence and contribution to the Catalan research and innovation system. The distinction is part of the SGR-Cat 2025 funding programme,…
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…
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…
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…
The MAKING PEDs project, coordinated by IREC, has concluded after developing innovative digital tools and methodologies to help cities plan Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) and accelerate their transition towards climate neutrality. Positive Energy Districts are…
The eighth edition of Innovation Day Energia has brought together professionals from business, industry, science, finance and public administration in Barcelona to discuss the challenges facing the energy system and explore opportunities to accelerate the…
Oliver Anderson and Gianluca Rapaglia have joined IREC’s Power Systems department as part of the SAILING project, a European initiative training 12 Early-Stage Researchers to advance digital twin and secure AI technologies. The Internet-of-Energy, the…
Europe’s battery industry is strategically important for the continent’s economic resilience, industrial competitiveness and climate transition. However, battery testing and validation remain a major bottleneck: current approaches can be lengthy, costly and fragmented, slowing development…