Tubitak MAM- Energy Institute

Organisation name

TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center Energy Institute

Department(s)/Unit(s)

·  Fuel Cell Technologies Group

·  Biogas Technologies Group

·  Power Electronics Technologies Group (Solar –PVs, mainly CSP Systems- and Wind Studies Teams)

Location

Gebze-KOCAELİ / TURKEY

Total number of employees

131 (End of May 2011)

Mission

The vision of EI is to be the pioneer and leading research institute in the field of energy in Turkey

Objectives

The mission of EI is "to contribute to the global competitiveness and sustainable development of Turkey by developing new, advanced energy technologies and energy conservation measures." The strategic objectives:

·  Establishment of a broad and deep understanding of related technologies;

·  Technology development, including design and prototyping activities;

·  Transferring of knowledge to industrial production lines and decision makers

Laboratories/Facilities

·  Fuel Cell Technologies Laboratory

·  Biogas Laboratory

·  Hydrogen Demonstration Park (Hydrogen Production via Renewable Energy Sources)

·  Power Electronics Laboratory

·  Vehicle Technologies Laboratory-Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Excellence Center

·  Battery Technologies Laboratory

Technology expertise

The core of EI’s business is energy technology research in end-use systems, renewable and alternate energy sources.  EI continuously gathers information from customers and performs extensive analysis and testing to develop methods that meet the growing demands of the energy market.

Main research topics

·  Fuel Cells (PEMFC, DSBHFC, SOFC, MCFC)

·  Biogas Technologies (Biogas production systems applicable for animal and agricicultural wastes)

·  Power Electronics (Wind turbine generator / photovoltaic power plant & grid connection, feasibility and micro-siting analysis, sensor technologies, electronic circuits design)

·  Concentrated Solar Power Studies

·  Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Design and Development, Testing Activities

·  Battery Design and Development, Testing Activities