Research and development in collaboration with industrial, political, and economic partners is a key activity of the Institute of Sustainable Energy. Fundamentally multi-disciplinary, the institute encompasses technological, economic, social, and IT aspects, making it possible to tackle energy and environmental issues in a practical and comprehensive way.

The main activities of the Institute of Sustainable Energy include the production, management, and storage of renewable energies (hydraulic, solar, ...), the management of multi-energy grids, and electric mobility. All addressed issues and developed solutions include a strong assessment of their environmental impact.