IMDEA is a research initiative driven by the Regional Government of Madrid (Spain) and formed by a network of 7 independent R&D centres which operate as public non-profit foundations. IMDEA Energy is part of the IMDEA network since its creation in November 2006.

IMDEA Energy mission is the promotion of R&D activities in energy, with emphasis on topics related to sustainable energy technologies, including their analysis from technical, economic, environmental and social perspectives.

In this regard, the Systems Analysis Unit of IMDEA Energy has a strong background in the techno-economic, environmental and social assessment of a wide range of energy systems, especially hydrogen-related energy systems. The research team is composed by a group of experts on the development and use of modelling and simulation tools, life cycle sustainability assessment, ecodesign, and prospective analysis.