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CRES
http://www.cres.gr
CRES was founded in September 1987 by Presidential Decree 375/87. It is a public entity, supervised by the Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology, and has financial
Its main goal is the promotion of RES/RUE/ES applications at a national and international level, as well as the support of related activities taking into consideration the environmental impacts, in the energy supply and use.
The Centre is managed by a seven-member Board of Directors that includes representatives from the General
Secretariat of Research and Technology/Ministry of Development, the PPC (Public Power Corporation),
the Association of Greek Industries, as well as a representative from the European Commission.
CRES has a scientific staff of more than 120 highly experienced and specialised scientists,
and engineers. The organisational structure of CRES is composed of the following basic units:
- Division of Energy Policy
- Division of Renewable Energy Sources
- Division of Energy Saving
- Division of Energy Information Systems, Dissemination & Market Development
- Administration and Finance Division
- Quality Assurance Office
Since 1992, CRES is located on its wholly owned premises at
19th km Marathonos Ave, Pikermi, Attiki. In addition
to over 3.700 square meters of main office space,
there are also experimental outdoor installations,
specialized laboratories for energy technologies,
a mechanical shop, conference rooms, a library
and has a strong computing infrastructure.
CRES' funding is mainly provided by national,
European and international projects, as well as
projects realised on behalf of the industrial,
hotel, and construction sector, etc.
During 15 years of operation, CRES has become
established in two main fields of activity:
- As a Research and Technological Centre for RES/RUE/ES, by developing applied research for new energy technologies and by technically supporting the market for the penetration and the implementation of these technologies.
- As the National Energy Centre, working on energy planning and policy for RES and ES and developing the necessary infrastructure to support the realisation of RES & ES investment projects.
CRES has a dynamic presence in Greece and internationally, presenting novel research results and a large number of finished contracts for the Greek Government, the European Commission and governments of non-European countries, concerning the planning, evaluation and realisation of energy investment projects.
In the framework of its mission, CRES:
- Is the official Greek government consultant on matters of RES/RUE/ES national policy, strategy and planning
- Carries out applied research and develops innovative technologies which are both technically/economically viable and environment-friendly
- Organises, supervises and carries out demonstration and pilot projects, to promote the above technologies
- Implements commercial RES/RUE/ES applications in relevant energy projects of the private sector, local authorities, professional associations, etc.
- Provides technical services and advice, in the form of specialised know- how and information, to third parties
- Disseminates technologies in its areas of expertise and provides reliable information and support to interested organisations and investors
- Organises and/or participates in technical and scientific seminars, educational programmes, specialised training courses, meetings, etc.
Within the scope of its activities as a Research and Technological Centre, CRES has provided the link between basic research and industry, aiming at the development of local technological products and services. In this course, CRES has obtained important know-how, participating in many research projects and networks.
In parallel, by co-ordinating and participating in a considerable number of pilot and demonstration projects, the Centre has assisted the market in accepting and adopting new energy technologies.
CRES has provided important services to third parties (private investors) and to local authorities, concerning the exploitation of the technical and techno-economical possibilities for the application of RES/RUE/ES projects.
It supported the realisation of national, European and international investment projects for RES/RUE/ES, contributing substantially to the evaluation of investment proposals, the technical monitoring of the projects, the briefing of investors, public organisations, industry and relevant sectors, as well as raising public awareness of RES/RUE/ES.
CRES is a very active advisor to the Greek State on matters of national energy policy, especially RES/RUE/ES, for the development and realisation of business initiatives and investment ventures, participating in the planning, co-ordination and monitoring of integrated programmes and projects at national, regional and local levels.
Internationally, CRES has promoted Greek interests in the energy sector in regions of specific interest for our country such as, the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Black Sea, developing a network for communication and co-operation with energy organizations in these regions and has participated in projects, international fora and networks.
During its years of operation, CRES has participated in more than 600 European, national and international projects. These include applied research projects and development, demonstration projects, energy policy studies, development of energy information systems and energy modeling, investment feasibility studies, techno-economic studies, environmental impact assessments, market research as well as activities for the promotion of RES/RUE/ES. Through these projects, CRES has developed co-operation with numerous public and private organizations, at national, European and international levels.