CIEMAT develops monitoring studies in the field of energy and environmental technologies. Its monitoring and intelligence system has been certified by AENOR since 2007 in accordance with Standard UNE 166006, "R&D&I Management: Monitoring and Intelligence System".

Monitoring studies are an essential source of information for strategic decision-making and support R&D&I projects through continuous monitoring of the state of the art in technology. These studies provide relevant insights into technological trends, developments, inventions, potential partners or competitors, and emerging technological applications. They also serve as the foundation for foresight studies.