A report prepared by a group of experts from the climate, health, social and education fields warns about the growing impact of heat in classrooms and states that, from 2030 onwards, there could be up…
The 3Dstore project, led by the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), with the participation of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and the steel company CELSA, has developed an industrial monitoring system powered by…
IREC has led the SUPORT consortium, which has developed and validated an innovative process to produce sustainable maritime fuels from wastewater and CO₂ generated during its treatment, in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, Aigües…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way new materials are designed and discovered, a process that traditionally required long and complex trial-and-error procedures. The combination of advanced algorithms, simulations, and high-throughput experimentation is opening new…
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has launched a new pilot line for the manufacturing of ceramic devices using 3D printing for the generation and use of renewable hydrogen. This manufacturing process for complete…
How do children perceive heat, and how do they adapt to it? The citizen science project Vigilants de la Calor, coordinated by the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) with the support of the Metropolitan…
IREC and Anell, the electricity distribution subsidiary of the Estabanell Group, based in Granollers (Barcelona), have worked together on a power grid monitoring system that is a pioneer in Europe. This system improves the detection…
The Department of Territory, Housing, and Ecological Transition, through the Catalan Energy Institute (ICAEN), has launched the online platform comunitatenergetica.cat. The platform aims to facilitate the participation of individuals and companies in existing energy communities…
The European MARBEL project, coordinated by the Eurecat Technology Center with the participation of the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), has developed a new battery concept for electric vehicles, focusing on large-scale modular and…
Terrassa has been a key site for an innovative construction solution: prefabricated facades with advanced functionalities that enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, and shorten installation times. Part of the European PLURAL project, these “plug-and-use” facades…