CENER 2010

NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTRE

GENERALPRESENTATION

SUMMARY

Introduction

Scientific-technological strategic plan

Emblematic projects

International forums

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INTRODUCTION01

VISION & MISSION

To be a research centre of excellence in the renewable energies field with international outreach.

To generate knowledge in the renewable energy field and to transfer it to the industry in order to boost sustainable energy development.

VISION

MISSION

01 INTRODUCTION

Basicresearch

Appliedresearch

Technologicaldevelopment

Technologicalservices

Engeenering IndustrialProduction

R&D ProjectsCertification Tests

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01 INTRODUCTION SCIENCE-THECNOLOGY-ENTERPRISE SYSTEM

Applied research, technology transfer….

Assessment, approval, accreditation and certification services.

Wind

Biomass

Solar Photovoltaic

Solar Thermal

Energy Grid Integration

Bioclimatic Architecture

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01 INTRODUCTION ACTIVITIES AND RESEARCH AREAS

ACTIVITIES

AREAS

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01 INTRODUCTION CENER IN NUMBERS

The annual 2010 budget is € 22,5 million.

60% self-financing

200 employees

researchers, technical staff and support personnel

Total investments (2002-2009): >€75 million

More than 200 customers in all five continents

22,5 M€

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75 M€

01 INTRODUCTION INFRAESTRUCTURES

HeadquartersSarriguren

Biofuels plantAoiz

Wind Test LaboratorySangüesa

OfficesMadrid & Sevilla

SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN02

Technological developmentResearch linesInfraestructures

RevenueOperatingTrustees (financing agreement)

Extraordinary incomeLarge projects

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ACTION AREAS02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Internationalization

Be a technological benchmark centre in the renewable energy sector and satisfy the technological development needs of the RE industry.

Be at the cutting edge of new technological developments and create added value in the technological services that we provide

Have a relevant international presence with special emphasis on the EU (Framework Programme).

Have adequate R&D activity and internal development

Design, construct and operate large technological infrastructures for certification, tests and process development.

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GENERAL FRAME

OBJECTIVES

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WIND POWER02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Analysis and design of windturbineNew concepts of wind turbines and components. Design of advanced blades.

Development of design tools.

Development of new blade manufacturing materials and processesfor wind turbines.

Design of offshore wind turbines and offshore wind platforms.

Wind turbine and component testBlade test.

Powertrain test: generator, gearbox, nacelle.

Tests at experimental wind farm.

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WIND POWER02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Wind resource assessment and

Forecasting:

Advanced methodology in resouce assessment and wind farm design.

Preparation of high-resolution wind maps.

Prediction of wind farm energy production.

Offshore wind resources assessment and wave prediction models.

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WIND ENERGY 02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

WIND TURBINE TEST LABORATORY02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Blade Test Laboratory (70m)

Powertrain TestLaboratory (5 MW)

NacelleTest Bench

Experimental Wind Farm(6x5 MW)


WIND TURBINE TEST LABORATORY

BIOMASS ENERGY02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Assessment and energy crops:Biomass resources assessment. Energy balance and GHG. Life cycle.

Solid biofuels. New thermo-chemical pretreatment technologies of biomass. Torrefaction.

Use of micro-algae. CO2 fixation, biodiesel, bioethanol.

Liquid Biofuels:Bioethanol: Production through waste and lignocellulosic material.

Biodiesel: Additivated mixes, stability, enzymatic production

Thermal chemical processes:

BIOMASS ENERGY02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Gasification and gas-cleaning technologies.

Development of second-generation biofuels via thermo-chemical means.

Synthesis Fermentation Gasification Intermediate store

Pretreatment Raw material

Offices / laboratory

Auxiliary servWaste storageLiquid storage

Gas storage


BIOFUELS PLANT

SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Modelling, simulation and design of components and systems Modelling, simulation and design of low, medium and high temperature collectors.

Design of thermoelectric solar components and systems.

Design and development of characterisation systems and assessment of thermoelectric solar plants.

Computer tools for the modelling and simulation of flat solar collectors.

Computer tools for the modelling, simulation and optimisation of thermoelectric solar plants.

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SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Measurement and characterisation•System and component characterisationCertification of solar collectors.Development of certification standards for collectors and low, medium and high temperature solar systems.

•Assessment and prediction of solar radiation.BSRN station.Calibration of radiation sensors.

SOLAR THERMAL02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY

PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN


Photovoltaic systems:• Photovoltaic plants.

Assessment of the solar resource and specific production

Design and simulation of photovoltaic plants

Due diligence and technical advice on plants

Certification of photovoltaic plants

• Test and assessment of photovoltaic inverters.

• Tests for certification of photovoltaic modules.

IEC-61215, Crystalline silicon

IEC-61646, Thin film

IEC-62108, Photovoltaic concentration

IEC-61730, Safety

ENAC accreditation and IECEE recognition within the CBTL(Certification Body Test Laboratory) framework

PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY

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Photovoltaic cells:• Structural, optical and electrical characterisation of materials for photovoltaic application

• Diagnosis and characterisation of photovoltaic cells:

Efficiency, I-V curve, spectral response…

Identification of performance improvement areas

• Production processes for industry compatible photovoltaic cells.

• Consultancy for production environments • Development of photovoltaic cell technology

Wafer-based crystalline silicon (15cm x 15cm).

Silicon thin film

Organic cells

PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY

RENEWABLE ENERGY GRID INTEGRATION02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Grids and high voltage• Distributed generation: Development and implementation of an experimental micro-network.

• Integration of renewable energies in the grid

Study of power flows in stationary and dynamic regime.

Integration of offshore wind farms in the electrical system.

• Energy accumulation:

Integration of renewable energies via energy storage systems

Study of hydrogen and wind energy integration.

Study of alternative energy storage systems (flow batteries).

Electric vehicle.

• Economic studies of energy scenarios via Markal-Times.

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ENERGY GRID INTEGRATION02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Energy accumulation• Integration of renewable energies via energy storage systems

Study of hydrogen and wind energy integration.

Study of alternative energy storage systems (flow batteries).

Electric vehicle.

Economic studies of energy scenarios via Markal-Times

ENERGY GRID INTEGRATION02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE02 SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Bioclimatic designEnergy simulation of buildings.

Development of bioclimatic constrution solutions

Integration of renewable energies in building.

Life cycle of construction materials.

Energy certification of singular buildings. CENER LABEL.

Advice to achieve the LEED label.

Bioclimatic rehabilitation of buildings.

Advanced air-conditioning systems.


Building energy laboratoryHeat transmission in enclosures.

Natural ventilation parameters.

Natural lighting parameters.

Interior comfort parameters.

Integration of active and passive systems.


EMBLEMATIC PROJECTS03

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EMBLEMATIC PROJECTS2010 - 2013

DEPARTMENT PROJECT TIME

WIND-LEASOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICSOLAR THERMAL

PHOTOVOLTAIC

BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE

SOLAR THERMAL

Certification and components test

High efficiency Si cell

Energy rehabilitation and certification of buildings

Development of concentrator technology

Ongoing

3 años

Ongoing

2 - 3 years

BIOMASS Second generation biofuels 2 - 3 years

WIND - ADA Development of advanced blades 2 - 3 years

WIND - EPR Wind maps Ongoing

IRE Micro-network. Distributed generation. 2 years

INTERNATIONAL FORUMS04

INTERNATIONAL FORUMS

• Spanish representative at the Renewable Energy Working Party of the International Energy Agency.• Spanish representative on the Executive Committee for the Implementing Agreement on Photovoltaic Systems of the International Agency.• Implementing Agreement on Wind Energy of the International Energy Agency.• Member of MEASNET • EAWE presidency.

• Members of sub committee 82 of the PV IEC standard.• Members of sub committee 88 of the Wind Energy IEC standard.• Members of the AENOR Technical Committee 94 on solar thermal energy.• CEN Working Group Energy Demand Management commitee. Part of the DG TREN of the European Commission

• AEN/CTN41/SC9 Sustainable Construction. AENOR Commitee.•Task 11 operator agent of the Implementing Agreement on Wind Energy of the IEA.•Spanish representative at CA Buildings. Concerted action for the transposition of the European directive on energy efficency in buiuldings..

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