Solar Academy Graduate School is located on the INES campus in Savoie, France.
National Institute for Solar Energy (INES) was created in 2005 by USMB, CNRS, CEA and CSTB as a platform for research in Solar Energy. INES has undergone a remarkable development: unique experimental facilities have been constructed with 450 employees working at INES in 2019.
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→ Consortium : USMB, CNRS and CEA
University Savoy Mont Blanc (USMB) is a high-level research and multidisciplinary university which has developed significant expertise in solar energy, energy efficiency in buildings, and modelling and information sciences. USMB also promotes development through research federation and Doctoral School.
The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is among the world’s leading research institutions. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public. CNRS is also very active in structuring research on solar energy through supporting FédéSol (National Research Federation on Solar Energy)
The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in innovation, research and development oriented to transfer technology. As a research organisation heavily involved in the development of renewable energies, the CEA is applying its expertise to R&D programmes focusing on the solar building and energy efficiency sectors. CEA researchers at INES are testing various innovative technologies for industrial companies, from concepts to “real” situations.
→ Organisation of the EUR consortium : Governing Bodies
The EUR is led by a Director which is appointed by the Steering Committee, he/she is assisted by a Deputy Director in charge of International and Partnership relations. They are assisted by:
- 3 leaders of the scientific themes in charge of the organization of research activities following the scientific objectives set for each scientific theme;
- 3 coordinators of the main 3 teaching tracks: 2 for the master curricula and one for doctoral curriculum.
Together with the international manager this group constitutes the Management Team.
→ Management Team Board
The Management Team is responsible for the overall management of SOLAR and its activities. It meets twice a month. The Management Team is in charge of:
- The implementation of SOLAR strategy and its operational management;
- The follow-up of SOLAR and the organization of its evaluation (indicator monitoring, impact of research and academic activities…);
- Reporting and evaluations for the various governance and funding bodies.
→ International Advisory Board
The International Advisory Board, composed of 10 representatives (academic members and socio-economic representatives, of which 50% are international) is a consultative body providing strategic advice to SOLAR Steering Committee: strategic and international positioning, needs for adapting the content of SOLAR curricula, partnerships… It meets on a yearly basis and produces an annual report to the Steering Committee.
