ACCIONA receives funding from the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) to advance four proprietary innovations with international applications in the construction sector.

ACCIONA has been awarded a grant from the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) to support the development of four exclusive, in-house innovations with applications in the global construction industry.

The funding falls under the “2024 Program for the Promotion of Spanish and International Patent and Utility Model Applications” of the OEPM. This program aims to encourage the use of industrial property among Spanish companies by subsidizing the costs associated with obtaining European, international, or national patents abroad—facilitating access to international markets.

The four ACCIONA innovations that received this funding are:

Construction Panels (Application No. PCT/ES2012/070786)
ACCIONA has developed innovative corrugated panels made of thermosetting acrylic resin for tunnel lining. Their design features an evacuation channel adapted to tunnel wall curves, allowing efficient water drainage between the wall and the panel. Specific load-distributing sleeves have also been designed to prevent leaks. Together, these panels provide an efficient and tailored solution for tunnel construction needs.

Semi-Submersible Platform S-bos (Application No. PCT/ES2022/070046)
This semi-submersible platform, built mainly from concrete, includes an anti-flooding system with floating columns featuring an internal compartmentalized structure. It is designed for various offshore applications, including wind power generation, electrical substations, and hydrogen production.

Submersible Floating Pontoon for Offshore Wind Turbine Transport – ARGO (Application No. PCT/ES2020/070662)
A submersible floating pontoon designed to transport an offshore wind turbine from port to its installation site. The pontoon descends along with the turbine until the turbine’s base caisson is positioned and deposited on the seabed.

Composite Material from Wind Turbine Blades for Pultruded Profiles (Application No. PCT/ES2023/070768)
A new composite material incorporating recycled wind turbine blade material, obtained through a mechanical micronization process. This material is used to manufacture fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) pultruded structural profiles, particularly suited for solar tracker structures in photovoltaic plants.

Through these innovations, ACCIONA reinforces its commitment to sustainable engineering and circular economy principles, promoting technological leadership and environmental responsibility in the infrastructure and energy sectors.