Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems

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Founded in 1981, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems is a government headquartered in Freiburg, Germany with approximately 1000-5000 employees specializing in Solar, Hydrogen, Energy Storage.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) is a leading research institution focused on advancing renewable energy technologies. The institute operates across four strategic areas: energy provision, energy distribution, energy storage, and energy use. Key research domains include silicon and III-V solar cells and modules, perovskite photovoltaics, organic photovoltaics, hydrogen production and fuel cells, energy storage systems, thermal technologies, and power electronics. ISE maintains state-of-the-art laboratory facilities with 22,300 m² of lab space and is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 certified. The institute conducts market-oriented research collaborating with industry partners and has established spin-off companies to transfer innovations to market.

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