Eurac Research is a private research center founded in 1992 in Bozen (South Tyrol). Our research addresses the greatest challenges of the future: keeping societies healthy, fostering intact environments, promoting sustainable energy and developing well-functioning political and social systems. The Institute for Renewable Energy conducts applied research on advanced energy systems, based on or including sustainable energy sources. We focus on 6 research fields: Sustainable Heating & Cooling Systems, Photovoltaic Energy Systems, Energy Efficient Buildings, Energy Retrofit of Historic Buildings, Urban & Regional Energy Systems, Overall Energy System Modelling & E-Mobility.