WElcome to IRDEP
Solar Energy is bound to become more and more important in the energetic mix. In order to prepare this transition and to develop efficient and low-cost photovoltaic cells, a state-of-the art research is necessary.
IRDEP (Institute of Research and Development on Photovoltaic Energy) works on thin film photovoltaic solar cells and high efficiency solar cells, often called 2nd and 3rd generations. These technologies are being developped as possible replacement of silicium solar cells in some applications (Building Integrated, portable, Vehicle integrated, …)At the beginning IRDEP worked on Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2
(CIGS) materials. Studies on electrochemical synthesis of thin film
CIGS led to the creation of a spin-off, NexCIS, in 2008. IRDEP now
works also on 3rd generation solar cells and dye-sensitized solar
cells. Its activities go from fundamental research to industrial
development.
Around 30 people work at IRDEP, including 10 PhD students.
Parent organisms
IRDEP is a joint research unit, with employees from EDF, CNRS, Chimie-Paristech |
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| 15 long-term contracts | 8 long-term contracts | 1 Assistant lecturer |
Organisation
IRDEP is organised according to a matrix structure: laboratories provide expertise to projects
Director : Daniel Lincot, +331 30 87 73 26
Deputy Director : Yves Schlumberger, +331 30 87 85 05
Research Deputy Director : Jean-François Guillemoles, +331 30 87 85 05
