The IRN-FACES is a collaborative research network on energy materials and integrated systems composed of eight CNRS French laboratories, accompanied by their supporting universities, and four Australian Universities. 

The scientific topics of the network focus on electrochemical energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors) and the entire hydrogen energy chain (hydrogen production, storage and conversion). It targets maritime-related applications: ship propulsion and off-grid energy systems adapted to islands, coastal areas and remote isolated regions. The activities of the IRN-FACES started in January 2020.