The experience of Acciona in collaborative R&D: building
and sharing knowledge for effective open innovation
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Table of content ACCIONA ACCIONA R&D R&D for Energy
Positive Building and districts. Model of knowledge transfer in
Acciona. E2B PPP impact. Reference innovations in the market Future
innovations in the market
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+ 30,000 employees in 30 countries, 5 continents 6,646 m in
revenues in 2011 1,312 m EBITDA 2011 632 m operating result 2011
Water Energy Infrastructure Sustainability Economic growth
Environmental balance Social progress Figures correct at 31.12.2011
ACCIONA GROUP. Innovation and sustainable development ACCIONA is a
leading corporation, a front-runner in infrastructures, energy,
water and services oriented towards sustainable development and
social wellbeing. ACCIONAS commitment to innovation has been
consolidated with more investment, projects, programs and human
resources, reaffirming the Companys intention to continue to lead
the field when it comes to coming up with more sustainable
solutions and alternatives.
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Strategic Markets Other countries where ACCIONA operates
ACCIONA GROUP. A worldwide presence
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Technological Center MADRID INFRAESTRUCTURES WATER
Technological Center BARCELONA ENERGY Technological Center PAMPLONA
ACCIONA GROUP. Technology Innovation Division.
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DesignOperation & Maintenance Construction Sustainability
and eco-efficiency criteria are integrated across the entire value
chain What we do & How we do ACCIONA Infraestructuras. Building
the city of the future
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Materials Technology Civil Infrastructures R&D Programs.
ICT Technologies Energy Efficiency Knowledge Transfer HHRR &
Media. Technological Center MADRID INFRAESTRUCTURES ACCIONA
Infraestructuras. Technological innovation Organization + 160
Researchers 17 Laboratories. 2 Producction whorkshops 2 pilot
plants 105 Colaborative R&D projects
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Technological Center MADRID INFRAESTRUCTURES R&D
International Presence Technological Infrastructures Poland Centre.
Innovation offices in Canada & Chile. R&D Spanish
headquarters. Madrid Headquarters, labs and prototyping facilities.
Bilbao Programs office. Malaga Railway research center. Seville
Energy Efficiency pilot installations facilities. ACCIONA
Infraestructuras. Technological innovation Organization
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Drastically decrease energy consumption and reduce CO 2
emissions in both new and existing buildings providing comfortable
and healthy environments for the citizens to work and live. This is
achieved by fostering and engaging an active sector for the
production, supply/distribution of advanced systems, solutions and
added value services in the design, construction and operation
phases. The aim is to satisfy the needs for the built environment,
through the development and deployment of a full Research,
Development and Innovation program in those countries where we are
present. R&D for Energy Positive Building and Districts. Our
aim
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30 people multidisciplinary scientific team. Dynamic software
for building and districts design. Research laboratories on indoor
comfort and Installation design. Micro-grid laboratory for
integration of new energy components like Batteries and Electrical
Vehicle. Demonstration building of two stories for building
components fully monitored and computer parameterized. Pilot plant
for energy generation CO 2 free, at building level. R&D for
Energy Positive Building and Districts. Our Capacities
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DesignOperation & Maintenance Construction What we do &
How we do Design Passive strategies to reduce demand Faade
optimization Solar gains Insulation Natural ventilation Glazing
Power generation Supply the energy need with renewal resources as
much as possible Photovoltaic Building integrated solar through
collectors Geothermal Biomass Cogeneration Tri-generation Energy
distribution Most efficient distribution for energy needs Thermal
Storage Electrical Storage District heating Micro-grid control
Ventilation Advanced lighting sources Control system Optimize
energy use and reduce maintenance costs Real time monitoring
Dynamic predictive control systems Automatic learning processes .
R&D for Energy Positive Building and Districts. Our
Capacities
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K NOWLEDGE TRANSFER IN ACCIONA Idea: Strategic vision Day to
Day needs Innovation Platform Clients needs Concept:
Risk/opportunity analysis Initial Business plans Development:
Cooperative Internal Reality: Process innovation. Technological
services New Business Tender differentiation
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Research Institutes Universities Industry from other sectors
Competitors CustomersSuppliers Governmental organizations Start
up
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Cooperative Research EeB PPP Benefits to research in a PPP
scheme: Forum for discussion, networking and knowledge sharing.
Exploring new business models and market mechanisms with the
supporting financial incentives Facilitating large scale
demonstration Critical mass focused around one topic with clear
vision and challenge The main advantages for industry are: move
faster as an industry public-private approach
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The multiannual roadmap establishes a single framework that:
Defines long term plan and common goals through the roadmap Enables
sustainable growth through an industry driven, smart and inclusive
plan Includes Member States input through their involvement in
consultations and the active engagement of E2B National Liaison
Points Facilitates collaboration across multiple sectors and up and
down the value chain Addresses challenges at building, district and
city level Cooperative Research EeB PPP
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Reference innovations in the market Internal Client focus
proposals on energy efficiency. Externally ACCIONA Energy
Efficiency Consultancy and demand reduction NeedExploitation
Consortium/Projects What we do & How we do Development of
knowledge: Thermal Acoustic Installation design Building design
Integration
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Reference innovations in the market What we do & How we do
Development of knowledge: Energy monitoring Energy management
Concessions Hospital in Canada. ACCIONA Energy Monitoring platform
NeedExploitation Consortium/Projects
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Future innovations in the market Efficient faade Energy
generation, storage, distribution Energy management Modular faade.
CO 2 free Tri-generation plant Dynamic real time control platform
What we do & How we do KnowledgeFuture Product
Consortium/Projects
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Organizational learning Ideas/needs Individual learning Creates
new knowledge Learning Collaborative research Creates capability to
innovate Knowledge sharing Innovations
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Conclussion R&D in energy efficiency is needed to impact on
the market and supply solutions for Europe. Cooperative research is
needed EeB PPP is the right instrument. Innovation and knowledge
management are closely related. Moving from buildings to
district.
