Sustainable energy

The energy transition is one of the major challenges of the 21st century, and ENSTA places innovation at the heart of this movement. With its campuses in Paris-Saclay and Brest, the school has a unique base of scientific and technological expertise to meet the growing demand for clean, reliable, and accessible energy.

Its teaching and research teams explore and develop a wide range of solutions: marine renewable energies (offshore wind, tidal, wave power), solar, hydrogen, nuclear, energy storage, smart grids, and multi-energy system optimization. The school also works on energy efficiency, the electrification of uses, and the integration of renewable energies into existing infrastructure.

ENSTA's specific strengths in this field are based on:

• Leading maritime and oceanic expertise, which makes ENSTA a major player in marine renewable energies.
• A multidisciplinary approach, combining mechanics, materials, electrical engineering, computer science, and data science to design comprehensive and robust solutions.
• An ambitious nuclear specialization with a strong scientific focus on reactor physics, neutronics, and thermohydraulics.
• Close collaboration with industry and public bodies, promoting full-scale experimentation and accelerating technology transfer.

Through its training and research, ENSTA prepares engineers capable of inventing and implementing the energy technologies of tomorrow. Their mission: to contribute to a more sustainable, resilient, and environmentally friendly energy future.