Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE

The Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE, based in Freiburg im Breisgau, is the largest solar research institute in Europe and a central institution of the Fraunhofer Society for the promotion of applied research.

The Fraunhofer ISE focuses on application-oriented research and development in eight market-oriented business areas:

• Photovoltaics – Materials, Cells, and Modules: Development of materials and components for high-efficiency solar cells.
• Photovoltaics – Production Technology and Transfer: Optimization of production technologies and transfer to industry.
• Solar Power Plants and Integrated Photovoltaics: Development and optimization of solar power plants and integrated photovoltaic systems.
• Power Electronics and Power Grids: Research in power electronics and power grids, including inverter development and smart grids.
• Electrical Energy Storage: Development of electrical energy storage systems.
• Climate-Neutral Heat and Buildings: Research on energy-efficient buildings and climate-neutral heat supply.
• System Integration: Integration of renewable energy systems into existing infrastructures.
• Hydrogen Technologies: Development of hydrogen technologies as a future energy source[1][3][5].

The institute also offers analyses, studies, consulting, as well as testing and certification procedures.

The main mission of the Fraunhofer ISE is to create the technical prerequisites for an efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply through applied research and development. The institute works for a sustainable, economical, secure, and socially just energy supply system based on renewable energies. The values of the institute include the promotion of sustainability, innovation, and international cooperation[1][3][4].

The Fraunhofer ISE is committed to the transformation of the energy system towards 100% renewable energies. The sustainability goals include:

• The development of materials, components, systems, and processes for an efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply.
• The optimization of buildings and their technical equipment regarding energy efficiency and user comfort.
• The promotion of hydrogen technologies as a future energy source.
• The integration of renewable energy systems into existing infrastructures and the development of smart grids and energy storage systems[1][3][4].

The institute is certified according to the quality management standard DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and the standard DIN EN ISO 50001:2018 for energy management, which underscores its commitment to quality and sustainability[1].

With over 1,400 employees and an excellent laboratory infrastructure, the Fraunhofer ISE is working on shaping a sustainable future and making significant contributions to the global energy transition.

• 1 - https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de
• 2 - https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/de/geschaeftsfelder.html
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraunhofer-Institut_f%C3%BCr_Solare_Energiesysteme
• 4 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraunhofer_Institute_for_Solar_Energy_Systems
• 5 - https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/de/ueber-uns/organisationsstruktur.html