# Research Facilities

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Research

- [Research Clusters](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-ses/research/research-clusters)
- [Projects](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-ses/research/projects)
- [Publications](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-ses/research/publications)
- [Scientific Patents](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-ses/research/scientific-patents)
- [Research Facilities](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-ses/research/research-facilities)
- [Social and Economic Impact](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-ses/research/social-and-economic-impact)

##### Research Facilities

##### Solar Thermal Laboratory

The Solar Thermal Laboratory carries out both fundamental and applied research on technologies for converting solar energy into useful heat.

##### Solar Cell Fabrication Laboratory

It has two separate Lad setup, (i) wet lab, where all martial synthesis works are carried out; (ii) dry lab, mostly equipped with material and cell characterization systems.

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##### Photovoltaic Research Laboratory

The Photovoltaic Research Laboratory at IRC-REPS nurtures the science and engineering of solar energy to produce low-cost and efficient solar cells with better thermal stability.

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##### Outdoor Renewable Testing Facility

The ORTF is an outdoor testing facility for renewable powered systems. The ORTF has a PV dust testing system, Renewable powered RO system, testing of different PV module performance, performance testing of solar PV Air-conditioning system.

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##### Energy Efficiency and Management Laboratory (EEML)

The EEML has established a state-of-the-art laboratory for theoretical and practical training of students and professionals, meeting space, administrative support, and energy efficiency and management research.

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