Research
Solar Photovoltaic
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- IDENTIFICATION OF DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGIES ADAPTED TO THE NATIONAL CONTEXT
- DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ADAPTED TO NATIONAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
- SECURING THE MARKET AGAINST UNFAIR COMPETITION
Marotest : First platform in Africa to test and characterize photovoltaic modules (in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute)
PV Roadways : Comparisons between different photovoltaic systems and technologies (c-Si, a-Si / μ-Si, CIGS, CdTe, DSSC, CPV)
STEEP : Decision support model for the evaluation of photovoltaic technologies (Social, Technical, Economic, Environmental, Policy)
thin film depositing : Development of photovoltaic cells based on thin-film technology
Desert Modules : Development of photovoltaic modules new generations adapted to arid and semi-arid climatic conditions
Development of certification standard for photovoltaic modules in arid and semi-arid regions.
MaroCertiV : Implementation of a Moroccan label for photovoltaic modules.
Resource Modeling
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- NATIONAL RESOURCE MAP
- DEVELOPMENT OF SIMULATION AND PREDICTION MODELS
- TECHNICAL STUDIES OF SOLAR AND WIND PROJECTS
Realization of an onshore and offshore wind mapping method with high spatial and temporal resolution (2.5km)
Development of calibration methods for high-resolution Moroccan solar cartography (1km)
Establishment of a program for the calculation of synthetic meteorological year, an essential characteristic for projects bankability
Development of a decision support tool based on a geographic information system
Real-time Ultraviolet Radiation Map Service
Development of a meteorological model for real-time forecasting
Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for solar and wind projects
Sizing and optimization of solar power plants and wind farms
Potential Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessments
Solar Thermal
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- DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS CSP
- COMPETITIVENESS OF CSP SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT
- CHARACTERIZATION AND TESTING OF COMPONENTS FOR CSP SYSTEMS
Integration of solar thermal systems with concentration in industrial processes :
• Heat production,
• High pressure steam,
• Solar industrial refrigerators
Development of multi-purpose solutions for residential and small-scale industry :
• Solar air conditioning / heating solutions for residential complexes,
• Solar micro cogeneration system solution / biomass for the production of electricity and heat.
Socio-environmental optimization :
• Water savings for solar field cleaning through robotic cleaning,
• Development and testing of CSP air condensers with low water consumption,
• Valorization of local materials and solid industrial waste materials for storage.
Technical and economic optimization :
• Development of more efficient storage systems,
• Implementation of management strategies allowing a better economic profitability,
• Development of prediction models for CSP plants with storage.
Infrastructure for characterization of mirrors and reflective surfaces :
• Study of dust deposits in sunny areas,
• Study of mirrors degradation by natural conditions
test infrastructure for structures and collectors CSP cylindro-parabolic :
• 3D photogrammetry system for metal structures testing,
• Deflectometry system for curvature testing of cylindro-parabolic mirrors.
Institute
IRESEN is a research institute created in 2011 by the Ministery of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment, with the participation of several key players of the energy sector in Morocco devoted to accompany the national energy strategy, by supporting the research and innovation used in the field of solar energy and new energies.
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Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies - IRESEN
16, Amir Sidi Mohamed Street Souissi - Rabat, MOROCCO
Phone : +212 (0) 537 68 22 36
Fax : +212 (0) 537 68 27 74
Email : [email protected]