Energy Science and Research

One of the major societal challenges today relates to climate change, where it has become evident that it is necessary to reduce CO2 emissions for a more sustainable planet by pursuing and relying on alternative energy sources.

Learn more about Energy Science

The School of Engineering is keen on supporting and enhancing EPFL’s leadership in Energy Science, where EPFL is currently ranked #4 in the World according to the 2022 Shanghai Rankings.

Our experts

Our experts works, for example, in Thermal Transport and Energy, in Energy Storage Systems, in Battery Materials, in Hydropower, and in Energy Storage Systems. Learn more about the professors working on Energy Science.

Our laboratories

The School of Engineering favors an integrated approach toward technologies for sustainable energy sources and carbon neutrality and aims to continue to strengthen its presence in the core domains of power and energy systems, hydropower, photovoltaics, energy storage technologies, synthetic fuels, and biofuels.

Our Spinoffs

Explore the exciting frontier of sustainable technologies through our groundbreaking startups. These dynamic ventures, nurtured within our ecosystem, are driving transformative solutions to reshape the energy landscape.

Centers

We’re proud partners with EPFL’s leading centers dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions. These collaborative hubs are at the forefront of research, driving innovations in renewable energy, smart grids, and beyond.

Education

Discover the unparalleled opportunities for education, research, and hands-on experience that the School of Engineering offers. Join the next generation of energy pioneers and contribute to a world powered by cutting-edge solutions.

NEWS

Discover the latest strides in Energy Science at the School of Engineering. Our expert teams in diverse fields are driving innovations with a singular goal – positive societal impact. Explore the latest news on our groundbreaking work in renewable energy, efficiency, and more, as we shape a cleaner and sustainable tomorrow.

Professors Drazen Dujic and Jamie Paik. 2026 EPFL CC BY SA 4.0

Drazen Dujic and Jamie Paik win Nagamori Awards

— At a ceremony held on September 6th, School of Engineering professors Drazen Dujic and Jamie Paik both received awards from the Nagamori Foundation for their contributions to research on motor technology and related fields.

Elena Vagnoni. EPFL CC BY SA 4.0

Elena Vagnoni wins ERC Starting Grant

— The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 421 early-career researchers across Europe to receive this year’s Starting Grants, including School of Engineering senior scientist Elena Vagnoni, Academic Director of the EPFL Technology Platform for Hydraulic Machines.

From left to right: co-authors Luca Mazzone, Yuan Zong, Hongkeng Zhu and Elison Matioli of the EPFL POWERlab. 2026 Alain Herzog/EPFL CC BY SA 4.0

New transistor brings high voltage to microchip scale

— By harnessing the properties of gallium nitride, EPFL engineers have built a tiny transistor that can handle very high voltage with minimal energy loss, a key requirement for AI data centers, electric vehicles, and solar power systems.

School of Engineering professor Drazen Dujic. 2026 EPFL CC BY SA

Drazen Dujic wins Milan M. Jovanović Award

— School of Engineering professor Drazen Dujic has received the Milan M. Jovanović Award for Power Electronics Emerging Technology from the IEEE Power Electronics Society.

The triple-junction solar cell (54 cm2). © Kerem Artuk

Record efficiency for perovskite-silicon triple-junction solar cells

— EPFL and CSEM researchers have achieved a record 30% efficiency for triple-junction solar cells, which combine two thin-film perovskite cells and one silicon cell on a single device. The milestone could advance affordable next-generation solar technologies for space and terrestrial applications.

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VIDEOS

Watch some videos showcasing insights from our brilliant experts, dedicated research teams, and dynamic startups at the forefront of transformative energy solutions. Get ready to unravel the future of sustainable technologies and join us in shaping a greener, more efficient world.

A plasma-based nanodevice to generate powerful terahertz waves

SciVid 2017-J: (1ST PLACE AWARD) Let there be light

A solar hydrogen system that co-generates heat and oxygen

Autonomous steering system keeps human drivers engaged

Transistor-integrated cooling for a more powerful chip

Electric car batteries could soon get a second lease on life

XFLEX HYDRO: Hydropower Extending Power System Flexibility

EPFLoop Bella Lui 2019

New approach to energy strategy accounts for uncertainty

EVENTS

Formation continue: Intégration du photovoltaïque à l’enveloppe du bâtiment: Conception, caractéristiques des produits et cadre réglementaire. Microcredential (MC) de 3 jours

 06.11.202620.11.2026  

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