What is Research & transfer all about
- Seven research departments covering the full spectrum of energy technologies.
- World-class laboratories and infrastructure for applied energy research.
- A strong technology transfer programme connecting research and industry.
- Open science practices ensuring our knowledge reaches researchers and society.
Corporate development & technology transfer
Turning IREC’s research results into market solutions, collaborative projects and lasting value for industry and society.
Our activity at a glance
A snapshot of IREC’s research community, project portfolio and scientific team.
Our research team
Our project portfolio
Explore our research
From our research infrastructure and technology transfer programme to projects, publications and the latest news, all the ways to explore what we do at IREC.
World-class R&D&I labs
Unique research infrastructure and testing facilities available to industry and partners.
Lab to market
Translating Innovation into Market Value
Facilities
Specialised laboratories and pilot-scale infrastructure supporting
Open science
Committed to open access, research data management and the broad dissemination of our results.
Projects
Competitive research across energy frontiers.
Publications
Explore IREC’s scientific output across journals, conferences and technical reports.
News
The latest updates on IREC’s research, projects, events and institutional milestones.
News
Discover the latest news from our research teams and strategic initiatives.
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All IREC research departments earn the SGR-2025 distinction
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, awarded by AGAUR and funded by the Department of Research and Universities of the Government of Catalonia. The programme aims…
Read more: All IREC research departments earn the SGR-2025 distinctionPablo Fernández Martínez
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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 Martínez
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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 Martínez
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