Developing renewable electricity and low-carbon energy carriers

IREC’s laboratories provide the conditions to move beyond conventional generation technologies. From offshore marine platforms to advanced solar and hydrogen facilities, they enable the development and validation of materials, devices and systems that deliver clean electricity and low‑carbon energy carriers at scale.

Advancing how renewable energy is transported, stored and managed

A renewable energy system is only as robust as its ability to move and store energy where and when it is needed. IREC’s platforms offer large-scale testing environments for grid integration, smart network management, interconnection technologies and next‑generation storage solutions, from advanced batteries to digital grid infrastructure.

Creating efficient uses of electricity in buildings, industry and mobility

Decarbonisation depends not only on how energy is produced but also on how it is used. IREC’s laboratories work with industry partners and public institutions to develop and validate solutions that electrify demand, improve efficiency and activate flexibility in buildings, industrial processes and transport, where energy meets everyday life.

Aligning every laboratory with strategic energy transition objectives

Each IREC laboratory and platform is aligned with clear strategic objectives that reflect energy transition priorities. Research is structured to deliver validated results that feed directly into goals such as 100% renewable electricity, smart and resilient grids, net‑zero buildings and sustainable mobility at regional and wider scales.