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From the administrative point of view, taic panels. In total, they have produ-
the CIEN Foundation is also responsi- ced 264,519 kWh, which has saved
ble for managing other centers rela- 134,756.36€ that have been allocated
ted to research in neurodegenerative to research on this disease.
diseases such as the Network Center
for Biomedical Research in Neurode- In its design and construction 18
generative Diseases (CIBERNED, for its years ago at the initiative of Her Ma-
acronym in Spanish), maintaining colla- jesty Queen Sofia, "special care" was
boration agreements with the Carlos taken that the project maintained a
III Institute of Health for carrying out "deep respect for the environment",
those management activities. incorporating bioclimatic measures,
an orientation adapted to its location,
actions against the overheating, natu-
ral ventilation, water treatment or use
A SUSTAINABLE CENTER FOR THE
BENEFIT OF RESEARCH of ecological covers. For this reason, it
was recognized with the “Green Light”
Until December 2020, the Queen emblem of the European Commission
Sofia Foundation Alzheimer Center and obtained the highest qualifica-
has avoided emitting a total of 140,195 tion in its energy certification by the
kg of CO2 since its inauguration in Institute for Diversification and Ener-
2007 thanks to the power generation gy Savings (IDEAE, for its acronym in
from its solar thermal and photovol- Spanish).
CAFRS PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY
Billing since the opening of the Center 124.816,06 €
Accumulated production 264.519 kWh
CO2 emissions avoided 140.195 kg
