Abengoa Solar New Technologies (ASNT) is a relevant R&D actor in solar energy EPC/Turnkey sector, its innovation strategy being characterized by the aggressive patenting strategy they have deployed since year 2008. On that same year ASNT got its innovation management system certified under UNE 166002 standard, combining two divergent issues such as standardization and innovation. This paper presents the main features of the innovation model put into practice at ASNT, detailing its implications for knowledge management and R&D employee incentive system.