Research, Development and Innovation

Since the beginning of its activity, 50 years ago, R&D&I has been a permanent commitment of ELINSA, with the first developments in electrical engineering and the construction of electrical panels. Since then, complex automations have been developed from electrotechnical elements such as relays and contactors, being one of the first national companies to use programmable controllers.

Currently, the most important lines of research are those related to electrical control and the design of power electronic equipment, mainly converters.

Completed R&D projects

2015-2017

2015-2017

2015-2016

2013-2014

2013-2014

2013-2014

2013-2014

2013-2014

2011-2013

2009-2011

2007-2009

2006-2007

2017-2019

2007-2019

2016-2019

Advanced Off-Grid Power Generation System: Plug&Play and 100% Renewable, Proyecto OG+

B2BvE Project. Back to Back converter for wind energy

Adaptive multi-back tracking e+ for photovoltaic solar trackers

Development of electromagnetic induction equipment”, as part of the project “Development of advanced friction stir welding solutions for the naval sector (FSHIP)“. Approved by the FEDER-Innterconecta programme. ITC-20133008.

“Adaptive control of the induction hardening process by adjusting and compensating the electrical parameters of the induction equipment” and “Predictive failure control of electronic and electrical devices of high power generating equipment“, within the project “Development of new technologies and strategies for manufacturing small batches for automotive components (Lead Time 1)“. Approved by the FEDER-Innterconecta programme. ITC-20133058.

Development of inverters adapted to modules made of Si-UMG material” within the project “Electricity production with Si-UMG panels: Optimisation of the process throughout the value chain“. Approved by the FEDER-Innterconecta programme, ITC-20133110.

Integral electrical control retrofit system for old wind turbines“. Selected in the Innovation Gallery of GENERA 2015.

Dynamic reactive power compensation system in wind farms“. Galicia Energy Award 2014. Selected in the Innovation Gallery of GENERA 2014. Selected in EWEA 2014.

Control structures for power electronic converters applied to demanding sectors such as fuel cells“. Approved by CDTI, IDI-20111363.

Helicopter Starter” from the RE LHD Landing Helicopter Dock of the Spanish and Australian navies.

Project for the Integral Design of a Solar Farm with Optimisation of Energy Management” Supported by CDTI, SOL-00005720 and IGAPE, IG131.2007.1.4.

Development of a controlled supply system” Subsidised by the “Consellería de Innovación e Industria de la Xunta de Galicia”. Exp.: IN841C-2006/06

CES project. “Emulator board of power adaptation system for submarines“.

SAP Project. Power Adaptation System within the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) plant of the Spanish Navy’s S80 submarine”.

“ARTECH – Technologies for the adaptation of renewable generation systems to Arctic climates” Approved by the Conecta PEME IN852A programme”.

The ARTECH project aims to develop technologies to facilitate access to clean energy in remote regions where climatic conditions are extremely cold, whether near the poles, in high mountain locations, or in regions with very extreme continental climates.

R&D projects under development

2022-2023

2023-2024

2023-2024

Shore power converter

Containerised energy storage system using various technologies

New control structures for power electronic converters.

Power Electronics Chair University of Oviedo

The Amper Group Chair has been established as a result of a cooperation agreement between the University of Oviedo and the company Elinsa. This chair was created with the aim of encouraging the teaching, study and promotion of control systems and power electronics focused on industrial, maritime and military sectors.

Certifications and awards

An R&D&I Management System has been implemented and certified by AENOR in accordance with the ISO 166002:2014 standard for “Research, development and innovation in electrical energy conversion systems”.