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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.
Renewable energy landscape combining solar power and wind energy systems

Energy storage, harvesting & catalysis

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Functional nanomaterials

Development of nanoionics and fuel cell technologies to address current energy challenges through materials science.

Nanoionics & fuel cells

Advanced electronic circuit technology representing scientific research and knowledge dissemination

Solar energy materials & systems

Transparent molecular energy network representing smart power systems and energy integration

Power systems

Natural textures and sustainable materials representing climate-neutral resilient communities

Climate neutral & resilient buildings & communities

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Energy systems analytics

Our activity at a glance

A snapshot of IREC’s research community, project portfolio and scientific team.

Our research team

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Data table illustrating the distribution of 205 team members by professional role and gender.

Our project portfolio

Conceptual map of IREC's research framework, visualizing strategic areas, departments, R&D&I labs, and key strategic objectives.

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.

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Lab to market

Translating Innovation into Market Value

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Facilities

Specialised laboratories and pilot-scale infrastructure supporting

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Open science

Committed to open access, research data management and the broad dissemination of our results.

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Projects

Competitive research across energy frontiers.

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Publications

Explore IREC’s scientific output across journals, conferences and technical reports.

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News

The latest updates on IREC’s research, projects, events and institutional milestones.

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News

Discover the latest news from our research teams and strategic initiatives.

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