Structure

Hydrogen, batteries and nuclear are our priority areas to act, support and achieve the NET ZERO objectives. This implies the gradual abandonment of fossil fuels in favour of more sustainable solutions that, on one side, do not damage the environment or pollute ecosystems and, on the other side, support competitiveness of the European market making sure to care about economic, social and industrial aspects.

Our Center has built a matrix: the two thematic and scientific units are Hydrogen technologies and Resilient Energy Systems (HyRES) and Battery and Electrification Unit (BET). Both the Units cover different TRLs, from exploratory research to implementation of technologies.

However, the Center wishes to maintain a focus on emerging technologies that might arise outside the focus of the two main Units as well as on technologies that are already well-known in the market but can be complementary to hydrogen and batteries in supporting decarbonisation.

The Advanced Materials area is embedded into the center’s matrix structure as a transversal hub of expertise. It actively supports the main technological pillars by developing innovative materials that drive the advancement and innovation of technologies and methods for the generation, storage, and distribution of low-environmental-impact energy solutions.