Spin-offs
Our technological legacy
A look into our entrepreneurial journey
As part of our core values—and rooted in our identity as part of an engineering school—IES has always been committed to transforming photovoltaic research into tangible products and services that drive innovation and benefit society. Our mission extends beyond scientific discovery, aiming to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, fostering technological advancements in solar energy with a lasting impact.
Below, you will find information about the companies and research institutes that have originated from, or been inspired by, the groundbreaking technologies developed at our institute. These organizations exemplify our dedication to innovation, industry collaboration, and the practical application of our research.
QPV (Quality Performance Verification) provides quality services to optimize the production and management of large photovoltaic portfolios.
Develops an innovative Power-to-Heat-to-Power energy storage technology to decarbonize both the heat and electricity sectors.
ISFOC (Institute of Concentrated Photovoltaic Systems) is a research and development center located in Spain, created to promote and advance concentrated solar technology. Currently, it focuses its activities on research and development in photovoltaic solar energy, energy efficiency, and distributed sensor systems, as well as on the development of innovative green hydrogen generation systems.
SAV is a Spanish company dedicated to measurement electronic equipment and characterization software for the solar industry. Its developments, including the first large-area collimated light solar simulator, represent worldwide technological innovations and address needs observed among the most powerful industrial groups in the sector, in Japan, South Korea, USA, Taiwan, France and Italy.
ISOFOTON was a Spanish company founded in 1981, dedicated to the design, manufacturing, and supply of photovoltaic cells and modules.
INSPIRA was a Spanish company dedicated to the development of tracking systems for photovoltaic concentrators.