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
The Team Rhône-Alpes , driven by INES, the architecture school of Grenoble (ENSAG) and the "Grands...
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The Team Rhône-Alpes, driven by the INES, the architecture school of Grenoble (ENSAG) and the...
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Actualités du Solaire
The Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 which INES is a partner, has chosen on 19th December its 20 teams who will be allowed to compete at Versailles in... read more
The preparation of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014, which INES is partner, starts a key step. The call for proposals was a great success: 44... read more
