Check out the research projects carried out by the CIIAE team.
The SolTerm project, ‘Research into thermal solutions based on phase-change materials (PCMs) to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic panels’, approved under Decree 146/2022 of 7 December, which lays down the regulatory framework for grants intended to finance industrial research and experimental development projects carried out in public -private collaboration between companies and public bodies within […]
AGROTERMIA addresses two major current challenges: improving the efficiency of bioenergy (biogas) through innovative energy storage solutions and promoting the circular economy by reusing organic waste. Its main objective is to drive the circular economy and the energy transition in Extremadura by developing and industrializing encapsulated phase-change materials (bio-PCMs) based on bio-based compounds derived from […]
THERMCAP is a project aimed at the development of modular capsules with phase change materials (PCM) for thermal storage applications in industrial environments. The project is based on an analysis of the state of the art on thermal batteries, encapsulation systems and PCM materials, in order to identify the most appropriate solutions, their limitations and […]
The THESILO project is a pilot initiative exploring the conversion of old grain silos into thermal batteries for renewable energy storage. These structures, which are currently disused, are strategically located, have a large capacity and feature highly robust concrete structures, making them ideal candidates for reuse in thermal storage systems. Their transformation will enable greater […]
The AIRES project aims to drive innovation in the field of energy storage and optimise the management of renewable energy systems for self-consumption in the Spain–Portugal cross-border region. To this end, joint research activities will be carried out, focusing on analysing the state of the art in energy storage technologies and identifying advanced energy management […]
The demand for reliable thermal energy storage (TES) systems is essential for enabling large scale renewable energy integration and reducing industrial carbon emission. There is increasing interest in latent heat storage materials such as Phase Change Materials (PCMs) due to their properties to absorb and release heat while changing phases. However, current TES materials suffer […]
In this project, framed within the MSCA-COFUND actions of the Talent4Iberia programme, an innovative approach is proposed based on the use of solid–solid phase change materials (PCMs) as thermal regulators in photovoltaic systems. This strategy not only eliminates the risk of leakage associated with liquid-phase PCMs, but also enables the design of PCMs through crystal […]
The AEM4HER aims to boost the future of H2 production. The project focuses on advancing research on membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) for anion exchange membrane water electrolysers (AEMWE) with dry cathode configurations. Following European Union guidelines, the objective is to improve the efficiency and durability of hydrogen production. At the AEM4HER core is the ambition […]
AEMH2 is a project aimed at producing hydrogen through electrolysis. We are developing materials for anion-exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE) and are committed to reducing the costs associated with hydrogen production. Our focus is on developing catalysts that do not rely on precious metals, which are expensive and scarce. We aim to gain a deeper […]
