Foto: Sten Dueland. National Institute for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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1 Foto: Sten Dueland National Institute for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

2 Foto: INER ABOUT US We are a Public Research Institute responsible for the generation of scientific and technological knowledge and the development of local capacity in the energy efficiency and renewable energy fields. We contribute to decision making in the diversification of the energy mix, change of the productive matrix and climate change mitigation.

3 Foto: INER OUR VALUES Continuous Innovation Initiative Improve permanently the management mechanisms and the implementation of scientific and technical knowledge in the energy efficiency and renewable energy areas. Efficiency Focused Establish efficient processes to reach high quality outcomes through the optimal use of resources. Social and Environmental Responsibility Promote environmental care and quality of life improvement, through knowledge generation for the development and deployment of technologies based on renewable sources and energy efficiency. Commitment to knowledge transfer Transfer the knowledge generated in scientific research and technological development to the citizenship. Professional ethics Having staff who works with responsibility, honesty, integrity, professionalism and transparency in each of its tasks. Systematic thinking Proposing integral solutions considering all the different elements and interrelationships that constitute a system.

4 Foto: INER GOALS We are responsable to promote: Scientific and technological R&D in energy efficiency and renewable energy Training of specialized professionals Diversifying the national energy mix while promoting efficiency Use of clean technological practices and climate change mitigation Transformation of the productive matrix Economic saving by substituting imported and subsidized fossil fuels Strengthen Institutional capacities Bigger participation of unconventional renewable energy and efficiency in the energy mix.

5 Foto: Nic McPhee PRIORITY RESEARCH LINES Energy Efficiency: Saving and smart use of energy, avoiding loss or waste, by using the minimum amount of energy while maintaining the quality of goods and services for comfort conservation. Renewable Energy: Energy that comes from renewable natural resources which are, in theory, endless and can be regenerated.

6 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS Foto: Pierre-OIivier Brault

7 Foto: Keoni Cabral / Jan Jacob Trip Energy Efficiency in Transportation: Transportation is a key element within the growth of society as it ensures the mobility of goods and people, and facilitates commercial, industrial, tourism, managing and other ongoing activities. Its involvement on the use of different forms of energy, especially those derived from oil exploitation, is prevalent worldwide. So it is essential to plan and carry out specific actions aimed to promote the saving, and proper and efficient use of energy in this key sector for the economy of nations.

8 Foto: Pavel P. Transportation Research Projects Solar prototype for sea transportion of passengers in Galapagos Hydrodynamic design of a solar powered catamaran Photovoltaic recharging station to ensure a continuous energy supply for the catamaran Energy efficiency in the transportation sector Studies for energy consumption, according to end-use, social and industrial consumption ranks Statistical analysis of energy demand for every component and subcomponent of the transportation sector Analysis of the current situation of energy efficiency in transportation and its key focus areas

9 Foto: INER Energy Efficiency in Public Lighting: Energy efficiency in public lighting seeks to maintain and improve adequate lighting conditions for mobility, safety and ornamentation areas, with the lowest possible power consumption. This is one of the practices that best reduces the national grid demand, especially during high consumption hours (7pm - 9pm), due to the large number of lamps needed for these purposes.

10 Foto: INER Research Projects in Public Lighting Energy efficiency laboratory for public lighting Lighting research ISO/IEC certified research area

11 Foto: Simon and his camera Energy Efficiency in Buildings: The study of energy efficiency in buildings, promotes the proper use of resources involved in the construction process, minimizing energy consumption while maintaining or improving service quality levels.

12 Foto: INER Research Projects for Buildings Low energy consumption buildings in Yachay (City of Knowledge) Construction of a prototype house Maps and files of meteorological measurements Models and simulations for energy efficiency in buildings Laboratory for thermal material characterization Study of thermal properties of materials and structural systems used in construction Database of thermal and mechanical properties of materials and structural systems Energy efficiency in Ecuador s experimental station located in Antartica Building design with energy efficiency criteria Best Practices Manual on Energy Efficiency for the Ecuadorian Pedro Vicente Maldonado Station in Antarctica

13 Foto: Darkday Energy Efficiency in Industries: The industry sector is a keystone for the economic growth of any country and is also involved with the increasing energy demand. Therefore, it is extremely important to develop policies for this economic sector, in order to achieve significant changes in consumption rates and improvements in the use of energy

14 Foto: CoffeeGeek Research Projects for Industries Electric induction cookware Study of an optimal power-cookware combination to reduce the investment in adjusting networks, considering Ecuadorian cooking habits Feasibility study of the Ecuadorian industry for induction cookware production Energy efficiency in thermoelectric power plants Prototype plant for the generation of electricity from recovered heat Utility model in thermoelectric generation technologies Life cycle assessment of the electricity produced in Ecuador Comparative analysis of environmental impacts in building, operation and maintenance of thermal and hydroelectric plants; and of its transmission, distribution and consumption Impact study in scenarios with changes in its share of the different generation technologies

15 RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS Foto: INER

16 Foto: Narrow Pérez Solar Energy Solar energy comes from the use of solar radiation. It can be considered the main source of the so called renewable energy and has great potential to provide clean energy at a large-scale.

17 Foto: Ani Od Chai Research Projects in Solar Energy Estimate of renewable energy potential by installing weather stations 26 meteorological stations Database analysis methods and software tools Preliminary maps of the solar and wind potential in influence areas with field measurements

18 Foto: INER Wind Energy Wind energy is derived from the use of wind; the movement of air masses produces kinetic energy (a feature of all moving bodies). The set of air particles transfers the energy, related to its mass and speed, to other bodies through impact. In the last decades, there has been a steady growth of the energy produced by wind farms, and in many countries, it is now an important part of the energy supply, which is taken from clean renewable sources.

19 Foto: Jesus López Research Projects in Wind Energy Study of a wind farm performance in extreme conditions. Development of data analysis software tools, which will be useful for future wind power projects Study and recommendations for the proper use of wind farms at high altitudes

20 Foto: INER Energy from Biomass Bioenergy is generated from living organisms. From biomass, solid, liquid and gaseous fuels can be obtained, therefore producing a source for multiple applications in infinite activities that require the use of energy. Due to its capacity of transforming into clean energy, biomass can contribute efficiently to the replacement of fossil fuel energies. This is a valuable resource to the development of new renewable energy sources, given Ecuador s great potential resulting from its agricultural activities and its urban waste.

21 Foto: INER Research Projects in Biomass Laboratory for thermal valorization of biomass and USW. Analysis of samples requested by other entities, and also for INER reasearch studies Alternatives for residual biomass energy use from the pine seed. Pilot plant for the use of pine seed oiling waste Optimization study of the pine seed productive chain Utility model for obtaining biofuels Cogasification of solid waste for fuel production Building a prototype plant to obtain biofuels, from urban solid waste, destinated for transportation Obtaining hydrogen from banana production waste Technology design to obtain hydrogen from banana production waste Catalysts development procedure to improve hydrogen production Carbon capture, from thermoelectric plants emissions, for microalga biofuel production Prototype plant for carbon capture and microalgae biofuel production Utility model for microalgae oiling

22 Foto: Francisco Izurieta - INER Geothermal Energy: Geothermal energy is found in the earth s crust and comes primarily from thermal radiation, that is, the remaining and underlying heat of the Earth, since its creation. It is available all year round and in all weather conditions. Many countries are already using geothermal energy to generate electricity; or directly, in thermal distribution networks. Geothermal energy is a solid foundation for the production of clean energy. Especially for regions with favorable geological conditions. Ecuador s geological conditions are highly favorable for the existence of an important terrestrial heat flow. The country has one of the highest concentrations of volcanic sources around the Pacific Ring of Fire.

23 Foto: Richard L. Jzermans Research Projects in Geothermal Energy Use of geothermal energy for air conditioning use in buildings Map of the soil thermal properties of Guayaquil Analysis of energy consumption of a cooling tower in a standard Guayaquil building Installation of an experimental alternative system for geothermal use Development of methods to estimate the geothermal potential Paper that consolidates the historical technical information Geo-scientific methodology: geology and geochemistry studies, and interpretation of results

24 Foto: INER New Research Projects Knowledge platform for energy efficiency and renewable energy Prospective and sustainable energy development Sustainable sea transportation by replacing internal combustion engines for electric motors Energy optimization for the heavy-load transportation logistic chains Modeling of hybrid solar cogeneration systems Pricing Model of electricity based on renewable energy Geothermal atlas of Ecuador Prospective analysis of sustainable energy development scenarios

25 KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROCESSES Foto: R. Nial Bradshaw

26 Foto: INER WebINER WebINER is conceived as a continuous channel for transferring scientific knowledge and promoting innovation in the energy efficiency and renewable energy fields. Through a specialized software tool, national and international researchers give online seminars and lectures. It aims at strengthening Ecuador s technical capacities: technological development and generation of sustainable energy solutions. Moreover, it resides on the effort of influencing the energy mix diversification, the productive matrix transformation and climate change mitigation.

27 Foto: Ted Eytan WebINER purposes: Strengthen technical capacities of Ecuadorian professionals and institutions, in the energy efficiency and renewable energy fields. Efficiently transfer knowledge generated from INER scientific research projects. Encourage the creation of institutional networks for knowledge and technology exchange.

28 Foto: Teague Labs Varied Thematic Workshops To transfer the knowledge generated through the priority lines, in a permanent and generous way, INER is constantly developing workshops on several subjects, in order to promote their research work, develop local skills and support scientific dissemination. These workshops are mainly taught to academics, therefore, knowledge networks are managed at the same time.

29 Foto: Daniel Horacio Agostini Knowledge Networks Constant relationship with universities, institutes and research centers, both national and international. Creation of research networks in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Cooperation focused on coordinated and active participation of researchers.

30 Inter Institutional Relations National Universities

31 Inter Institutional Relations International Universities

32 Inter Institutional Relations Public Sector Instutions

33 Inter Institutional Relations International Organizations

34 Inter Institutional Relations Research Centers

35 National Institute for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Foto: Kevin