The National Institute of Solar Energy (INES) is the reference center in France, and one of the first in Europe, devoted to research, innovation and training on the subject of solar energy. Initiated by the departmental council of Savoie and the Rhône-Alpes Region, it brings together teams from CEA and Savoie-Mont-Blanc University. INES now has 400 employees on a 22,000 m² site with the best equipment.