Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
With a staff of approximately 880 members, the Fraunhofer ISE is the largest solar energy research institute in Europe. Its work comprises investigation of scientific and technological fundamentals for solar energy applications, development of production technology and prototypes, and the construction of complex demonstration systems.
With currently more than 90 doctoral candidates and over 100 diploma students, numerous practical trainees and part-time student employees, the Institute makes a large contribution to the education and training of highly qualified staff in R&D of solar energy technology. Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE are among the most successful and sought-after scientists in the world.
The University of Freiburg
The University of Freiburg is one of the most renowned universities in Germany. Since its establishment in 1457, it has been home to numerous excellent and influential scientists and teachers, including nine Nobel Prize winners. Known for its future-oriented strategy and high standards, the University of Freiburg has been selected as one of the nine “Universities of Excellence” in Germany.
Institute of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK)
The Institute of Microsystem Technology (IMTEK) at the University of Freiburg is unique in Europe. The scientific scope of the institute, with 18 faculty and over 200 research and technical staff, encompasses nearly all technical fields relevant to the highly interdisciplinary world of microsystem technology. Through the depth and range of our activities, we are one of the internationally leading academic research departments in this dynamic and innovative field.
Centre for Renewable Energy (ZEE)
Green energy production and sustainable resource usage the sustainable use of resources have always been an important issue for the University and in the City of Freiburg. Over the past years, the University has identified renewable energies as one of its priorities for future activity and founding the “Centre for Renewable Energy” (Zentrum für Erneuerbare Energien ZEE) was one of the consequences of this strategic decision. The role of the ZEE is to coordinate fundamental, practical and industry-related research and teaching, by bringing together different university institutions with external partners such as the research institute of Fraunhofer ISE.
