imec energy
To power a sustainable future, energy will need to be generated, stored, transported and consumed in a much more intelligent and sustainable way. Imec’s energy research strategy focuses on 4S-activities (pronounce “force”): saving energy, solar energy, switching energy, and storing energy. These activities perfectly fit in the global trend towards a smart grid.
For solar energy, imec offers both an IIAP program and billateral collaboration.
The IIAP program focuses on:
- Highly efficient thin crystalline-silicon solar cells
- Thin-film crystalline-silicon solar cells
Next to these domains, companies can also partner with imec under a billateral agreement, developing advanced and disruptive photovoltaic technology in these domains:
- Organic solar cells
- Solar concentrators with photovoltaic stacks
- Thermophotovoltaic cells
Imec is uniquely placed to advance photovoltaic technology. It has a world-leading expertise in semiconductor physics and processing, extensive capabilities in device and material characterization, and a unique R&D-infrastructure.
Read more: imec Energy brochure
