What place for photovoltaics in France ? Analysis in the CNRS Journal

As photovoltaics are set to play a key role in France’s energy transition, their development raises major scientific, industrial, and societal challenges. In an article published in the CNRS Journal, Stéphane Collin, CNRS Research Director at the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (C2N), analyses the strengths, limitations, and conditions for the sustainable deployment of photovoltaic solar energy in France. ► Read the full article Photo @adobe stock …

2026 Inventors Ranking – Le Point : two start-ups originating from C2N recognized for their technological innovation

C2N is very proud to see two start-ups emerging from research developed within its scientific and technological environment of excellence featured in this ranking : ➤ LumiSync, which has developed the world’s first 100% photonic on-chip oscillator, enabling data synchronization at the speed of light. This technology unlocks the full potential of next-generation AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and optical computing, as well as new applications in telecommunications …