PRESENTATION OF THE LAPLACE LAB

One of the major challenges of the next twenty years is the energy transition of our society. This transition is grounded in energy sustainability and efficiency, the development of renewable energy sources, and the mitigation of the impact associated with existing energy sources. The ambitious goals established at the national level necessitate a reevaluation of our production methods and the organizational systems of our urban, suburban, and rural areas. These adjustments aim to facilitate the shift from our current reliance on predominantly fossil energy to a future dominated by renewable energy, with electricity serving as the primary vector alongside innovative storage solutions.

The research carried out at “Laplace Lab”, ranging from the study of the physical mechanisms of energy conversion to the systems that implement them, is therefore at the heart of these concerns. The major areas of application include the production, transport, management, conversion and use of electricity.

This specificity results in a notable scientific output in terms of publications, as well as long-term research partnerships. The laboratory boasts cutting-edge equipment and hosts recognized experimental platforms, such as the “Hydrogen platform”, and shared platforms like the “3DPHI platform”. This comprehensive approach allows “Le Laplace” to cover the entire spectrum from conceptualization to demonstration.

The laboratory’s scientific policy is also grounded in defining and developing cross-disciplinary initiatives, a pivotal tool for integrating the unit’s scientific project. These initiatives, distinct from inter-group collaborations but not replacing them, unite multiple groups within a collaborative framework, aligning with shared objectives.

Within its ecosystem, Laplace collaborates with other laboratories of the “Université de Toulouse” and engages with the “IRT Saint Exupéry” and national ITEs. These collaborations aim to foster activities aligned with the significant scientific challenges identified by our country, such as health and future modes of transportation.