[company_age]42.0[/company_age][employees]301-600 employees[/employees][funding]Series C[/funding][description]The Global Institute for Renewable Energy Studies (GIRES) specializes in cutting-edge research and development of sustainable energy technologies. Founded in 1981, GIRES operates from its main campuses in San Francisco, USA, and Copenhagen, Denmark, with satellite research centers in Tokyo, Japan, and Cape Town, South Africa. The institute's mission is to advance the understanding and application of renewable energy sources to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable development worldwide. GIRES’s research is divided into 8 departments, each focusing on areas such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy, as well as battery storage, smart grids, energy policy, and environmental impact assessment. The institute boasts a robust technology transfer program, facilitating the transition of scientific discoveries into practical applications through partnerships with industry leaders, government entities, and academic institutions. GIRES prides itself on its interdisciplinary approach, bringing together experts in engineering, environmental science, economics, and policy to develop integrated solutions to global energy challenges.[/description][ps]Renewable energy research and development[/ps]