Innovation & R&D
The Lenergy LAB brings together 80 researchers across 3 sites. 50 active patents, 20 academic partnerships, 20% of revenue reinvested. Solar technologies, smart grid, green hydrogen and storage.
Research Focus Areas
Advanced PV
37% perovskite-silicon bifacial cells. Module recycling. Smart agrivoltaics.
Smart Grid & AI
AI network optimisation, V2G, adaptive micro-grids, OT/IT cybersecurity.
Green Hydrogen
High-pressure electrolysis, underground storage, grid integration.
Long-Duration Storage
Vanadium flow batteries, gravitational storage, adiabatic compressed air (CAES).
Open Innovation
🚀 Startup Programme
"LenergyVentures" — internal accelerator. 5 startups/year, LAB access, CVC ticket up to €500k.
Apply →💡 Annual Hackathon
"EnergyHack" — 72 hours, real-world challenges, prize of €50,000 + roadmap integration. Next edition: October 2026.
🌐 Energy Open Data
Anonymised production, irradiance and consumption datasets. ODbL licence.
Access → (coming soon)