The company's purpose is to conduct research, development, innovation, training and technology transfer for the photovoltaic industry and related fields, and to provide services in these areas. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad; it may acquire interests in any companies in Switzerland and abroad, grant loans, in particular to associates, acquire or establish similar or similar companies and assume all functions that are intended to develop the purpose of the company or have a direct or indirect connection with its object, as well as all financial and real estate transactions related thereto.