Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

The COVID-19 pandemic presents us with great challenges and requires all of us to act responsibly. With this letter, we would like to inform you about the present situation at Fraunhofer ISE and our continued cooperation with you.

Our overriding priority is protecting the health of society in general. Therefore, we strictly adhere to the official regulations set down on the city, state and federal levels and the guidelines of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. In addition, we are implementing measures specific to Fraunhofer ISE.


In spite of the restrictions resulting from these regulations, Fraunhofer ISE continues to operate as far as possible. Your projects will still be worked on, our research and development activities in the laboratories will continue and our services are still available. In accordance with the official regulations laid down by the authorities, visitors and business trips have been limited to the very minimum. Many of our employees are now working from home and are using modern, digital tools to ensure the further cooperation with you. Our employees are reachable by telephone to a limited extent; however, you can always reach them via email. If you have difficulties reaching your contact person at Fraunhofer ISE, please call our main telephone number: +49 761 4588 0

If the dynamics of the situation make other decisions mandatory, we will communicate this to you via this website.

Thank you for your cooperation and take care!

Warm regards,

Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin Henning
Prof. Dr. Andreas Bett

Institute Directors Fraunhofer ISE

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE creates the technological foundations for supplying energy efficiently and on an environmentally sound basis in industrialized, threshold and developing countries. With its research focusing on energy conversion, energy efficiency, energy distribution and energy storage, it contributes to the broad application of new technology.

Fraunhofer ISE develops materials, components, systems and processes in five business areas. In addition to its R&D, the institute offers testing and certification procedures. Furthermore, it features an excellent laboratory infrastructure and is certified according to the quality management standard, DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. Founded in 1981, Fraunhofer ISE, with a staff of over 1200, is the largest solar research institute in Europe.