Africa
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Research center/institute/team or Knowledge center
Description
The Water Researches and Technologies (WRTC or CERTE in French) is a public establishment with administrative nature, a legal personality and financial autonomy that was established in 2005. The WRTC conducts scientific research projects and developments and contributes to the development of science and technology in the field of water. Moreover, it contributes to the training of researchers.
Skills, services, products in the water sector
CERTE has expertise in the following areas: geo-resources, desalination and valorisation of natural waters, wastewater and Environment, membranes and biotechnologies of the Environment, treatment, valorisation of water Discharges. It develops innovative research, adapted to the local or national context, to address societal/industrial challenges and have an economic and social impact. CERTE is very active at both international and Mediterranean level.

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Research & Development (R&D-R&I)
Studies - Design - Consultancy
Funding
Manufacturing & Production
Distribution & Installation
Marketing
Operations & Maintenance
Dismantling & Recycling
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Training & Certification
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Education, Promotion & Awareness
Other
Position in the sectors
None
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Preservation of Water Resources
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Water Catchment
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Water Treatment
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Water Quality Control
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Water Adduction/Transport
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Water Distribution
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Water Storage
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Wastewater Collection
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Wastewater Treatment
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Water Desalination
Hardware - Smart metering
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Software - Digitalisation/Data Management
Other(s)

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Solar - PV
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Solar - Thermic
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CSP (Concentrated Solar Power)
Off-shore Wind
On-shore Wind
Combined Heat & Power
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Geothermal
HydroPower
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Biomass - Biofuel
Micro-grids
Hydrogen
Energy Storage
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Energy Efficiency
Hardware - Smart Metering
Software - Digitalisation/Data Management
Other(s)
Projects in Africa
Morocco, Egypt, Algeria
Projects in Europe
Belgium, France, Italy, Spain
