The experience of Acciona in collaborative R&D:
building and sharing knowledge for effective open innovation
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 ACCIONA
 ACCIONA R&D
 R&D for Energy Positive Building and districts.
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Model of knowledge transfer in Acciona.
E2B PPP impact.
Reference innovations in the market
Future innovations in the market
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.
ACCIONA’S commitment to innovation has been
consolidated with more investment, projects,
programs and human resources, reaffirming the
Company’s intention to continue to lead the field
when it comes to coming up with more sustainable
solutions and alternatives.
• + 30,000 employees
Energy
in 30 countries, 5 continents
• € 6,646 m
in revenues in 2011
Sustainability
Economic growth
Environmental balance
Social progress
Infrastructure
• € 1,312 m
EBITDA 2011
Water
• € 632 m
operating result 2011
Figures correct at 31.12.2011
ACCIONA GROUP. A worldwide presence
Strategic Markets
Other countries where
ACCIONA operates
ACCIONA GROUP. Technology Innovation Division.
INFRAESTRUCTURES
Technological Center
MADRID
WATER
Technological Center
BARCELONA
ENERGY
Technological Center
PAMPLONA
ACCIONA Infraestructuras. Building the city of the future
Sustainability and eco-efficiency criteria are integrated across the entire value chain
What we do & How we do
Design
Construction
Operation & Maintenance
ACCIONA Infraestructuras. Technological innovation Organization
Technological Center
MADRID
INFRAESTRUCTURES
HHRR & Media.
R&D Programs.
Materials Technology
Civil Infrastructures
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+ 160 Researchers
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17 Laboratories.
• 2 Producction whorkshops
Energy Efficiency
• 2 pilot plants
ICT Technologies
• 105 Colaborative R&D
projects
Knowledge Transfer
ACCIONA Infraestructuras. Technological innovation Organization
INFRAESTRUCTURES
Technological Center
MADRID
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.
R&D for Energy Positive Building and Districts. Our aim
 Drastically decrease energy consumption and reduce CO2 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 Capacities
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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 CO2 free, at building level.
R&D for Energy Positive Building and Districts. Our Capacities
What we do & How we do
Design
Construction
Operation & Maintenance
Design
Power generation
Energy distribution
Control system
Passive strategies to reduce
demand
• Façade optimization
• Solar gains
• Insulation
• Natural ventilation
• Glazing
• …
Supply the energy need
with renewal resources as
much as possible
• Photovoltaic
• Building integrated solar
through collectors
• Geothermal
• Biomass
• Cogeneration
• Tri-generation
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Most efficient distribution
for energy needs
• Thermal Storage
• Electrical Storage
• District heating
• Micro-grid control
• Ventilation
• Advanced lighting
sources
• …
Optimize energy use and
reduce maintenance costs
• Real time monitoring
• Dynamic predictive
control systems
• Automatic learning
processes
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KNOWLEDGE 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
Universities
Research
Institutes
Industry from
other sectors
Start up
Governmental
organizations
Competitors
Customers
Suppliers
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
Cooperative Research – EeB PPP
 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
Reference innovations in the market
What we do & How we do
Need
Development of
knowledge:
 Thermal
 Acoustic
 Installation design
 Building design
 Integration
Consortium/Projects
Exploitation
 Internal
Client focus proposals
on energy efficiency.
 Externally
ACCIONA Energy
Efficiency
Consultancy and
demand reduction
Reference innovations in the market
What we do & How we do
Need
Development of
knowledge:
 Energy monitoring
 Energy management
Consortium/Projects
Exploitation
 Concessions Hospital in
Canada.
 ACCIONA Energy
Monitoring platform
Future innovations in the market
What we do & How we do
Knowledge
Consortium/Projects
Future Product
 Efficient façade
 Modular façade.
 Energy generation,
storage, distribution
 CO2 free
Tri-generation plant
 Energy management
 Dynamic real time
control platform
Individual
learning
Ideas/needs
Knowledge
sharing
Collaborative
research
Learning
Creates
new
knowledge
Innovations
Creates
capability to
innovate
Organizational
learning
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.