INES
Institut National de l'Énergie Solaire
Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
About
Founded in 2021, INES is a government headquartered in Le Bourget-du-Lac, France with approximately 200-500 employees specializing in Solar, Energy Storage.
Institut National de l'Énergie Solaire (INES) is a government-affiliated research institution and training platform specializing in solar energy technologies. The organization operates through multiple units: INES Formation & Évaluation provides professional training and capacity building for territories and enterprises in solar energy; the Solar Academy Graduate School integrates solar technology education with cutting-edge research; and LINES serves as an innovation accelerator connecting laboratory research to commercial products. INES conducts research across high-performance photovoltaics, integrated photovoltaics (X-IPV), smart grids, building integration, energy storage, and environmental impact assessment. The institute brings together 14 laboratories spanning 22,000 square meters, with staff equally split between research and industry backgrounds. INES partners with 72+ organizations in energy renovation initiatives and engages with international industrial and institutional stakeholders.
Headquarters
Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
Founded
2021
Employees
200-500
Company Type
Government
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
France, Europe
Industry Memberships
European Solar Energy Ecosystem
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles)