The INSTITUTE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY conducts applied research on ADVANCED ENERGY SYSTEMS, based on or including SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOURCES.

Its activities include NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS, as well as direct COOPERATION WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS. Industry-related projects normally involve the development of new products and the evaluation of technological solutions. The Institute also supports the promotion of renewable energy technologies and assists political decision-makers the scientific consultancy.​

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The Institute's research involves the extensive use of DYNAMIC SIMULATIONS and MULTIPHYSICS MODELLING of advanced energy systems and buildings.​​

Scientific results are based on LABORATORY TESTS of single components and integrated energy systems, as well as the MONITORING of applied demonstration sites, experimental outdoor installations and residential buildings. The Institute offers support also in the elaboration of COMPLEX ENERGY MODELS as DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM for single energy systems or buildings as well as for urban and regional areas.

The Institute is structured into FIVE RESEARCH GROUPS: