Director of IMDEA Energy, David Serrano, addresses the challenge of utilizing plastic waste in his acceptance speech as a member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences of Spain
The Director of the IMDEA Energy Institute and Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rey Juan Carlos University, David Serrano, participated on Wednesday, November 12, in the double scientific session for the reception of corresponding academics organized by the physics and chemistry section of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Spain (RAC). […]
HVDC4ISLANDS promotes the integration of renewable energy and the decarbonisation of European power grids
The Second General Assembly (GA) of the HVDC4ISLANDS project took place on November 6, 2025, at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). The Assembly provided an opportunity to critically review the project’s progress during its first year, with key milestones, deliverables, and technical results presented and discussed. The Project Coordinator opened the meeting by outlining the […]
IMDEA Energy launches 26 internship grants for Bachelor’s and Master’s students 2026
IMDEA Energy offers Bachelor’s and Master’s students the opportunity to carry out paid internships in topics related to renewable energies and low-carbon energy technologies. Students will join IMDEA Energy’s research units in a dynamic working environment, allowing them to begin their training in the R&D field of the energy sector. Application and Selection Process Applications […]
IMDEA Energy’s technologies and projects resonate at Future Utility
The eighth edition of Future Utility 2025, held under the motto “Innovation, digitalization, and new strategies to win over customers and ensure energy supply,” took place on October 16th at the Ilunion Atrium Hotel in Madrid. The event aimed to identify how energy networks (electricity, gas, water, etc.) will evolve in the future; the challenges of integrating […]
Patricia Horcajada, IMDEA Energy researcher, takes part in the 27th Solvay Conference on Chemistry in Brussels
Patricia Horcajada, Head of the Advanced Porous Materials Unit at the IMDEA Energy Institute, has attended the 27th Solvay Conference on Chemistry, one of the most prestigious and exclusive scientific meetings worldwide, held in Brussels from 9 to 11 October 2025. Organized by the International Solvay Institutes for Physics and Chemistry, this conference brings together […]
The Materials That Will Shape the Future: IMDEA Energy’s Work with the Metal–Organic Frameworks Recognized by the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The recent Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Professors Kitagawa, Robson, and Yaghi for the development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). MOFs are a type of porous material with an incredibly versatile structure, capable of storing or separating fluids, capturing pollutants, delivering drugs, or even serving as platforms for clean energy production. At IMDEA Energy, we actively work with these […]
Ten IMDEA Energy researchers stand out among the world’s most influential scientists
Ten researchers from IMDEA Energy have been recognized among the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists in the 2025 ranking, according to the prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists list, compiled by Standford University and the academic publisher Elsevier. The ranking identifies researchers with the highest bibliometric impact worldwide using standardized data on citations, […]
From batteries to oral health: electrochemistry as an ally in the fight against implant infections
A study led by Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and the Electrochemical Processes Unit at IMDEA Energy has shown that the science developed to optimize energy storage and conversion systems can also be applied in the field of healthcare. Specifically, the team has designed an innovative procedure to eliminate bacteria in dental implants through the […]
IMDEA Energy brings together international experts to address the challenges of connecting renewable plants with storage to the grid
On spetember 25, IMDEA Energy held the technical workshop “Conexión a Red de Plantas Renovables con Almacenamiento: Retos y Soluciones” (“Connecting Renewable Plants with Storage to the Grid: Challenges and Solutions”); organized by researchers Milan Prodanovic and Javier Roldán from the Electrical Systems Unit. The event brought together experts from the institute along with professionals from […]
Strong attendance at the Workshop on storage systems, safety, and grid stability
On september 30, IMDEA Energy hosted the workshop “Empowering Grid Stability with PV &BESS: Trackling Safety Challenges”, organized with the sponsorship of Sungrow and the collaboration of DNV. The workshop served as the technical seminar complementing the activities of Sungrow Day and brought together around 100 participants from renewable power generation companies, grid operators, battery […]
