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IREC brings energy research closer to the public at the European Researchers’ Night in Barcelona
IREC took part in the European Researchers’ Night 2026 on 25 September at the CosmoCaixa Science Museum in Barcelona, bringing energy research and innovation closer to citizens through different activities. The event brought together universities and research centres from across Catalonia for an evening dedicated to science, curiosity and discovery. Through talks, workshops, demonstrations and…
Read more: IREC brings energy research closer to the public at the European Researchers’ Night in BarcelonaPablo Fernández MartÃnez
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IREC joins new European LIFE projects to accelerate energy renovation and empower renewable energy communities
This autumn, IREC will launch two new European projects funded under the LIFE Programme: SOSS4EREC and REFOCUS. Both initiatives, coordinated by international consortia, will contribute to advancing the energy transition by promoting innovative support services for building renovation and citizen-led energy initiatives. SOSS4EREC (Sustainable One-Stop-Shops for European Renewable Energy Communities) will begin in September 2026…
Read more: IREC joins new European LIFE projects to accelerate energy renovation and empower renewable energy communitiesPablo Fernández MartÃnez
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PRIMA advances towards construction in Gurb
The Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya (IREC) has awarded the construction contracts for the future PRIMA platform in Gurb, Osona. The facility will provide a real-world environment for testing, validating and demonstrating energy technologies. The contract award marks a new milestone in the development of this strategic initiative for Catalonia’s energy transition. The…
Read more: PRIMA advances towards construction in GurbPablo Fernández MartÃnez
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Presentation of the PRIMA Platform led by IREC for the integration of renewable energy and storage
The PRIMA Platform of IREC, will be a platform for testing and demonstration of energy technologies and new solutions and…
IREC laboratories: Advanced Materials for Energy Unit
The Advanced Materials for Energy Unit at the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) develops novel materials, processes and prototypes…
BATTECH, the RDi reference centre on batteries of southern Europe
IREC and Eurecat technology center have created Battech, a reference center to cover all the R&D&i of the battery ecosystem…