The National Solar Energy Institute (INES) is France’s center of reference in the field of solar energy. Based at Savoie Technolac on the shores of Lake Bourget, the institute was set up with the backing of Savoie Départemental Council and Rhône-Alpes Regional Council, and includes research and development teams from the CEA, CNRS, University of Savoie and CSTB.
Research and innovation
The Research and Innovation Division ensures close links between pure research and applied research carried out in association with industry on solar thermal, photovoltaic and building energy.
Training and evaluation
The Training and Evaluation Division specializes in training, developing expertise and compiling feedback.
INES News
Arkema and CEA teams from Ines have joined forces to create in France the first private/public...
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Actualités du Solaire
With 336 attendees from 14 countries, the most important actors of the solar field were at Solar Meetings on 29th and 30th november in Chambéry. An... read more
