Innovation as an engine of evolution

Transforming ideas into efficient new technological developments to help build a sustainable future

INNOVATING TO DESIGN A BETTER PLANET

ACCIONA sees innovation not only as a differentiating factor, but also as an intrinsic part of creating sustainable solutions that respond to major global challenges.

We incorporate the latest technological advances into the development of our projects and the generation of new businesses, while bringing technology closer to markets and customers to drive sustainable development together.

In an ongoing exploration for new ideas that improve our processes and help us design a better planet, we combine the most open, disruptive and digital innovation with innovation centres.

We channel the innovation processes through our cutting-edge centres specialising in construction, water technologies and renewable energies, which act as a platform for the development of business activities and new technological solutions.

The open innovation platform I'MNOVATION supports the innovation programs with startups and the Intrapreneurship, and from the Digital Innovation Hub we promote the application in the business of technologies such as:

  1. Data science
  2. Internet of Things
  3. Robotics and artificial intelligence
  4. Blockchain
  5. Virtual, Augmented and mixed reality
  6. 3D printing
We are the 6th Spanish company, and the 141th in Europe, to make the most effort in terms of R&D&I according to the 2019 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard
Carried out by the IRI (Economics of Industrial Research and Innovation) of the European Commission
We occupy the 5th position among the Spanish companies that are among the 1,000 companies that invest the most in R&D worldwide
According to the latest ranking published by Strategy & de PwC

Our innovative effort in figures

In its commitment to innovation, ACCIONA has increased its efforts in recent years.

230.4M€

R+D+i figure

25M€

Savings due to process improvements

3.2%

R&D/Revenue figure

Our 'laboratories' for a better planet

WE INNOVATE TO IMPROVE THE COST AND RELIABILITY OF ENERGY

RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTRE

Our innovation team in Renewable Energy develops most of the strategic lines of research in wind, solar, biomass, electric storage, green hydrogen, grid integration and hybridization of wind, solar and hydro technologies.

WE IMPROVE CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES AND REDUCE THEIR IMPACT

CONSTRUCTION CENTRE

At our centre we work to respond to the most pressing technological challenges in the construction sector, such as optimising construction processes and reducing the potential environmental impact of construction projects.

WE DEVELOP EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY

WATER TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

Our technology centre designs state-of-the-art solutions for water purification, desalination, reuse and distribution. ACCIONA’s facilities are a technological benchmark in water treatment, boasting the latest analytical and characterisation techniques for the study of new processes and the design of more efficient pilot plants.


Open innovation

ACCIONA promotes a model of open innovation to attract the best talent, both from employees and from startups and external partners, in order to respond to the company's challenges. I'MNOVATION, our open innovation platform, channels Intrapreneurship and co-creation initiatives with start-ups, passionate entrepreneurs and creative minds to help us design a better planet using the most advanced technology to offer solutions to infrastructure, renewable energies, water and services.

The latest news in innovation

Engineering Student Improves Wind Turbine Efficiency With Mathematical Breakthrough

A young aerospace engineer named Divya Tyagi has refined a century-old equation to improve the efficiency of wind energy.

The latest news in innovation

Modular Desalination Pods Tap the Ocean’s Depths

They harness hydrostatic pressure with a deep-sea reverse osmosis (DSRO) technology to produce drinking water.

The latest news in innovation

Turning Your Backyard into a Geothermal Power Source with Mini-Tunnelling Tech

This autonomous, electrically powered device marks a breakthrough in making geothermal energy accessible to households.