Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
R&D for Energy Transition
With its research, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE makes a significant contribution to a sustainable, economical, secure, and socially just energy supply on a global scale. As one of the world‘s largest solar research institutes, our goal is to drive forward the energy transition, by providing viable technological solutions, which are generated through excellent research results, successful industry collaborations and spin-offs. At Fraunhofer ISE around 1,400 employees conduct research in four key areas: energy provision, energy distribution, energy storage, and energy use.
In the market-oriented business areas of Photovoltaics: Materials, Cells and Modules, Photovoltaics: Production Technology and Transfer, Solar Power Plants and Integrated Photovoltaics, Electrical Energy Storage, Power Electronics and Grids, Climate-Neutral Heat and Buildings, Hydrogen Technologies as well as System Integration, the Institute develops materials, components, systems and processes. In addition, we perform analyses, carry out studies and provide consultations. Fraunhofer ISE‘s state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure, with 22,300 m² of laboratory space, enables us to perform cutting-edge research at an international level. In our laboratories accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, we offer customized testing and certification procedures. Fraunhofer ISE is certified according to the quality management standard DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and according to the standard DIN EN ISO 50001:2018 for energy management.