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The Solar and Physical Energy Laboratory (LESO-PB) at EPFL, founded by Prof. Andre Faist and directed by Prof. Jean-Louis Scartezzini, focused on energy efficiency, renewable energies in buildings, and smart city management. Research included nanotechnology for solar energy, advanced lighting systems, and urban system modeling. The lab collaborated nationally and internationally, publishing widely and transferring knowledge through courses, patents, and software development.