35 años de investigación, innovando con energía Mexican Institute of Electrical Research (Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas) April 2015

35 años de investigación, innovando con energía Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas (IIE) On december 1975 the IIE is created as a public descentralized governmental organism On october 2001 it is transformed into a public research center, with a more proper administration mechanism Its principal objectives are research, applied innovation, technological development, engineering design and specialized technical services.

35 años de investigación, innovando con energía Develop an energy market based on competitive knowledge. MisionMision Become the reference applied research center in Latin America. VisionVision Mision and Vision

35 años de investigación, innovando con energía Cuernavaca Located in Palmira, Cuernavaca, Morelos Over 29,000 m 2 built with more than 50 laboratories. Over 70,000 m 2 of land. Monterrey Park for research and technological innovation (PIIT), Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. 8,716 m 2 built. 16,000 m 2 of land. C E R T E Located in Juchitán de Zaragoza, La Ventosa, Estado de Oaxaca. 320,000 m 2 of land. Leibnitz núm. 11, piso 5, Col. Anzures Delegación Miguel Hidalgo, México, D.F. C. P Offices in Mexico City Offices in Veracruz Av. Ruiz Cortines 1513, Edif. Cañedo, Fraccionamiento Costa de Oro, Boca del Río, Veracruz C. P Campus Centro Regional de Tecnología Eólica

35 años de investigación, innovando con energía 5 Main research areas  Smart grids. Modernize, automate and make efficient grids to reduce power outages and energy costs, and make utilities more competitive.  Equipment lifespan management. Increase equipment reliability, reduce maintenance costs and time, optimize investment.  Efficiency, energy savings and sustainability. Reduce losses and effect on environment, introduce cleaning technology such as carbon capture and storage.  Clean energy. Foster new and better electrical systems based on solar, wind, water, maritime and geothermal energy.

35 años de investigación, innovando con energía 6 Other strengths  Training. Special simulators, software and hardware for special applications, specific courses at various levels tought in various locations.  Materials. Specific material development, industrial processes, patent protection, alliances with various institutions and enterprises.  Planning and law making. Strategic planning consultancy, laws and by laws development and management, standards management.  Small business acceleration. Contribute with other organizations to integrate knowledge in competence-building of small firms.

35 años de investigación, innovando con energía 7 Other pertinent figures  Sales to Mexican Government enterprisesUS$ 53,000  National and international funds (grants) 6,000  Specialized technical services8,000  Other (patents, royalties, fund management) 3,000 _______ 70,000 Employees: 1,600 (760 research staff, 200 students)

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