Meet the partner IREC
IREC – the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research – is a public research centre based in Barcelona, focused on sustainable energy technologies.
Antonio Pepiciello
Researcher
“At IREC, we believe that the strategic integration of V2G public charging infrastructure offers a unique opportunity to unlock the full potential of electric vehicles. By reducing charging costs and improving public accessibility, NEVERFLAT can help drive social equity in e-mobility while supporting the energy transition through its potential synergy with distributed renewable energy sources on the power grid.”
Meet IREC – Powering Research in NEVERFLAT
IREC – the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research – is a public research centre based in Barcelona, focused on sustainable energy technologies. IREC is attached to the Department of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition of the Generalitat de Catalunya, with participation from the Department of Research and Universities. It is part of the CERCA system and is recognised as a TECNIO centre.
Created in 2008, IREC works to support the sustainable development of society and improve the competitiveness of industry in the energy field. The centre carries out high-quality research, supports innovation and product development, and shares knowledge with the public to promote wider understanding of energy issues.
Role in the NEVRFLAT project
In the NEVERFLAT project, IREC plays a key technical role. They contribute to the design, simulation, and validation of smart charging systems for electric vehicles. Their work ensures the technology developed is energy-efficient, reliable, and compatible with both the electricity grid and local renewable energy sources.
IREC supports Work Package 3 (Smart Grid Integration and Digital Infrastructure) by helping define how EV charging interacts with distributed energy sources, such as solar, and how it fits within the wider energy system. They also contribute to Work Package 4 (System Prototyping and Lab Testing), where they help verify the performance of the system before pilot testing.
