Institut für Solarenergieforschung GmbH
The ISFH is a leading research institute for solar energy. It develops innovative technologies for photovoltaics and solar thermal energy and drives the energy transition forward. Sustainability, cooperation and research excellence characterize its work.
Institut für Solarenergieforschung GmbH (ISFH) - A Driving Force for Solar Energy
editThe Institut für Solarenergieforschung GmbH (ISFH) in Hameln is a leading research institute for the photovoltaic and solar thermal use of solar energy. As an affiliated institute of the Leibniz Universität Hannover, the ISFH works closely with industrial partners and universities to develop innovative technologies and advance the energy transition.
Key Products and Services
edit- Photovoltaics: Development of new silicon solar cells with high efficiencies as well as tandem solar cells for special applications.
- Solar Systems: Integration of solar energy into buildings and neighborhoods, including solar thermal collectors and heat pumps.
- ISFH CalTeC: Independent and accredited measurements for solar cells and solar thermal systems.
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of the ISFH is to promote the use of solar energy through applied research and innovation. The focus is on Innovation with Impact, with the institute working with partners to develop cost-effective and efficient technologies. Values such as Sustainability, Cooperation and Research Excellence shape the work of the ISFH.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe ISFH is strongly committed to the Energiewende and the reduction of CO2 emissions through the development of efficient and cost-effective solar technologies. Current initiatives include participation in the research program "Transformation des Energiesystems Niedersachsen" (TEN.efzn), which is supported by the VolkswagenStiftung and the Niedersächsischen Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur. In addition, research into new materials and manufacturing processes for silicon and tandem solar cells is being advanced to enable their use in a wide range of industries.
The ISFH is an important part of the Forschungsverbund Erneuerbare Energien (FVEE) and works with renowned partners such as the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB). These collaborations help to strengthen solar energy as a central pillar of the future energy supply.