The company's purpose is to research and develop technologies in the field of energy production and storage, as well as to develop, manufacture and sell corresponding devices and machines, and related services. The company may provide consulting services and organize events in the context of conferences, seminars and trade fairs on its own behalf and on behalf of third parties. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may, in Switzerland or abroad, engage in all activities, establish branches, assume participations in all companies, carry out all operations in direct or indirect relation to the company's purpose and suitable to develop it, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and contract guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may also perform multidisciplinary credit management and project management in the financial and commercial fields.