Instituto de energía solar

The Instituto de Energía Solar de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (IES‐UPM for short), founded in 1979, is the oldest active institution in PV research in the World. More than 60 people from different countries work in virtually all facets of Photovoltaics, from basic science to project development, from materials science to electrical engineering. 

The Master's professors have led key initiatives for the advancement of Photovoltaics, held PV efficiency records, led flagship research projects and produced top‐referred publications. Their educational activities include over one hundred Doctoral Thesis and pioneering teaching of Photovoltaics for undergraduate and graduate students.