Research and development

Institut Veolia Environnement

Founded in 2001 with the aim of promoting a dialogue on issues relating to the environment in collaboration with universities and research organisations with a view to highlighting issues of importance for the future. This investigative work aims to contribute towards the public debate at both a local and an international level.

Major technological challenges

Dive into the heart of the company's major technological challenges.

At a time when green technologies have become a major issue for our future, it is crucial to know what Veolia's innovations are in the field.

Every three months, a new Scientific Chronicle presents a short video clarifying Veolia's approach to major technological challenges. Click on the link to the right and read more.

Our research in the field of energy

• Optimising and enhancing the reliability of biomass combustion systems, by testing different biomass mixes, including wood chips and forest residues, and by exploring biomass gasification for power generation.
• Improving the performance of solar heating systems, through lab tests of concentrations and hybrid solar cells/solar panels.
• Producing energy from oxygen and hydrogen using fuel cells.