The experience of Acciona in collaborative R&D: building and sharing knowledge for effective open innovation

1. The experience of Acciona in collaborative R&D: building and sharing knowledge for effective open innovation

2. 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

3. Water Infrastructure Energy Sustainability Economic growth Environmental balance Social progress 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 • in 30 countries, 5 continents • € 6,646 m • in revenues in 2011 • € 1,312 m • EBITDA 2011 • € 632 m • operatingresult 2011 Figures correct at 31.12.2011

4. ACCIONA GROUP. A worldwide presence Strategic Markets Other countries where ACCIONA operates

5. ACCIONA GROUP. Technology Innovation Division. Technological Center MADRID Technological Center BARCELONA Technological Center PAMPLONA INFRAESTRUCTURES WATER ENERGY

6. Sustainability and eco-efficiency criteria are integrated across the entire value chain ACCIONA Infraestructuras. Building the city of the future Whatwe do & Howwe do Design Construction Operation & Maintenance

7. ACCIONA Infraestructuras. Technological innovation Organization Technological Center MADRID HHRR & Media. R&D Programs. • + 160 Researchers • 17 Laboratories. • 2 Producctionwhorkshops • 2 pilotplants • 105 Colaborative R&D projects Materials Technology INFRAESTRUCTURES Civil Infrastructures Energy Efficiency ICT Technologies Knowledge Transfer

8. ACCIONA Infraestructuras. Technological innovation Organization Technological Center MADRID • R&D International Presence • Technological Infrastructures Poland Centre. • Innovation offices in Canada & Chile. INFRAESTRUCTURES • R&D Spanish headquarters. • Madrid Headquarters, labs and prototyping facilities. • Bilbao Programs office. • Malaga Railway research center. • Seville Energy Efficiency pilot installations facilities.

9. R&D forEnergy Positive Building and Districts. Ouraim • 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.

10. R&D forEnergy Positive Building and Districts. OurCapacities • 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.

11. R&D forEnergy Positive Building and Districts. OurCapacities Whatwe do & Howwe do Design Construction Operation & Maintenance • Design • Passive strategies to reduce demand • Façade 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 • ….

12. 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

13. Research Institutes Universities Industry from other sectors Start up Governmental organizations Competitors Customers Suppliers

14. 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

15. 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

16. Reference innovations in the market Whatwe do & Howwe do Consortium/Projects Need Exploitation • Development of knowledge: • Thermal • Acoustic • Installation design • Building design • Integration • Internal • Client focus proposals on energy efficiency. • Externally • ACCIONA Energy Efficiency • Consultancy and demand reduction

17. Reference innovations in the market Whatwe do & Howwe do Consortium/Projects Need Exploitation • Concessions Hospital in Canada. • ACCIONA Energy Monitoring platform • Development of knowledge: • Energy monitoring • Energy management

18. Future innovations in the market Whatwe do & Howwe do Consortium/Projects Knowledge Future Product • Efficient façade • Energy generation, storage, distribution • Energy management • Modular façade. • CO2 free • Tri-generation plant • Dynamic real time control platform

19. Individual learning Ideas/needs Knowledge sharing Learning Innovations Creates capability to innovate Creates new knowledge Collaborative research Organizational learning

20. 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.