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Solar-Institut Jülich

The Solar-Institut Juelich (SIJ) was created in 1992 as a central scientific institute of Aachen University of Applied Sciences (AcUAS).

A goal of the institute is the development of application-oriented technical solutions in the areas of renewable and efficient energy use.

Research and development activities are carried out in direct co-operation with the industry as well as with national and international partners in universities and research centres.

The research work of SIJ is supported by the interdisciplinary know-how of AcUAS, which is reflected by the integration of professors and project staff from different disciplines.

The work of the institute focuses on the areas of solar low-temperature and process heat applications as well as high temperature components for solar-thermal power stations. In addition, concepts and components for sea water desalination, thermal storage and modern solar architecture are developed. SIJ is actively developing and marketing software for the dynamic simulation of thermodynamic and energetic performance of integrated energy systems and their components. All activities aim at the conversion of innovative technical solutions into marketable products in close co-operation with the industry.

SIJ has established world-wide co-operation links in particular through its national role as a pioneer concerning the dissemination of solar technologies in developing countries.

SIJ maintains extensive laboratories and outdoor facilities for the execution of research and development as well as testing of components and/or entire systems. The demonstration of solar technologies is of crucial importance for an increased market acceptance. A good example of this is the Solar-Campus Juelich: SIJ was involved considerably in its initiation, the planning and quality control as well as the energetic monitoring during several years.

National and international short courses in the field of renewable and efficient energy use are offered with increasing economic success. The transfer of technology from research to the market is promoted through spin-off enterprises and licensing.