Research and development
Atena coordinates and supports participation in industrial research and experimental development programs, aiming to attract resources and foster the advancement of technological competitiveness within the production system, while creating new opportunities for industrialization.
Atena’s initial research activities were organized into two laboratories:
The Fuel Cell Lab conducts research, designs, and develops high-tech systems for mobile, stationary, and propulsion applications. Its prototypes represent the most advanced technological frontiers in the fields of energy efficiency and environmental protection: modular power units based on fuel cells; reversible systems with high-temperature fuel cells for energy storage applications; and multi-energy systems aimed at optimizing the use of renewable sources. www.fclab.it
The Smart Generation Lab conducts research, designs, and develops processes, technologies, and biotechnologies for clean energy conversion and energy recovery from municipal and industrial waste. Innovative systems for CO₂ concentration and separation, as well as systems and bio-systems for the production of synthetic fuels and liquid and gaseous biofuels, are integrated to enhance the environmental compatibility of industrial technologies. www.smartgen.org
Ongoing Projects
AI-PORT
Computer vision AI to optimize port logistics operations.
HyPOTT
Hydrogen hybrid POwer unit for a 4x2 Terminal Tractor.
SPOTT
Smart Port Terminal Tractorfor AI Aided Logistics. Distretto Atena.
Calipso
Innovative High-Power Fuel Cells in Stationary and Mobility Systems.
Dragon
Hydrides for Hydrogen Management
Prometeo
Hydrogen PROduction by MEans of solar heat and power in high TEmperature Solid Oxide Electrolysers
Stand Up
Technological Solutions for Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Mobility.
HySPARK
Sustainable Airport Logistics and Regional Hydrogen Economies
H2EXCELLENCE
Fuel Cells and Green Hydrogen Centers of Vocational Excellence towards affordable, secure, and sustainable energy for Europe.
ALRIGH2T
Airport-level demonstration of ground refuelling of liquid hydrogen for aviation
PROTOSTACK
PROTOSTACK – Tubular proton conducting ceramic stacks for pressurized hydrogen production.
FuelSOME
FuelSOME – Multifuel SOFC system with Maritime Energy vector.
e-SHyIPS
e-SHyIPS - Ecosystem Knowledge in standards for hydrogen implementation on passenger ship.
H2PORTS
Implementing Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies in Ports.
Completed and Funded Projects
H2RESTORE
H2RESTORE – Development of an integrated renewable energy storage system based on innovative hydrogen technologies.
FORCE
FORCE - FORmation flying of CubEsat assemblies for remote sensing.
Processi di Innovazione
Processi di Innovazione Regione Campania
BEST
BEST – Shelter modulari per la realizzazione di sistemi di stoccaggio e accumulo lithium-based.
MHYMOST
MHYMOST - Metal Hydrides-based hYdrogen storage for MObile and STationary applications.
REGGAE
Realization of an exploration well and of an innovative heat exchange system for the sustainable use of medium enthalpy geothermal resources. Bando POR FESR Campania 2014/2020.
HYLIVE
Hydrogen Light Innovative VEhicles.
Fuel Cell Lab
High Efficiency Systems and Technologies.
Smiths
Development of innovative technologies for the measurement, characterization, and performance control of fast ship hulls.
Smart Generation
Sustainable Systems and Technologies for clean&green energy conversion.
Atena FT
Atena Future Technology.
ET-NET
Emerging energy Technologies for international NETworks.
FC SMARTGEN
Celle a combustibile e Piattaforme Ibride di Poligenerazione da fonti fossili e rinnovabili.
Other Atena Projects
European Competitive Calls
UI-SEGEC
Urban Innovation for the Smart Energy Generation, Efficiency and Consumption.
SMHyle
Sustainable Mobility with Hydrogen powered bicycle.
Best Reuse
Best Reuse explores the application of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) for the valorization of the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste (OFMSW) and agro-industrial waste.
Hycarebio
Distributed Hydrogen production in a Compact Advanced Reformer for Biogas valorization.
INCREASE
Integrated systems for CO2 sequestration combining agroindustrial wastewater tREatment, energy and vAluable compoundS rEcovery.
Eopsin
New, highly innovative technology for CO2 capture applications based on porouS Membranes Impregnated by Liquid carbonatEs.
Life Clyar
CLean shipYARds for reducing pollutant emissions and increasing resource efficiency in urban areas.
Shore
Sardinia Hydrogen ecosystem on Zero-emission Renewable Energy.
Columbus
Clean Sailing with Organic Liquid Hydrogen for Ultra-Efficient Maritime Transport.
ZEPHyRO
Zero-Emission Civitavecchia Port trough a green HydRogen ecosystem.
FLEXSHIP
Smart pusher-barge concept for flexible short sea shipping.
MIUR Competitive Calls
MISE Competitive Calls
Internet of Things
Development of applications and technologies Internet of Things (IoT) for Smart Cities.
Tecnologie innovative
Development of innovative technologies for pollution reduction.
Sistemi autotermici
Development of compact autothermal systems for distributed hydrogen production through the valorization of biogas from wastewater.
