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solar process heat plant at Heineken

“We absolutely recommend this investment to other manufacturers”

The solar process heat plant at Heineken in the Spanish town of Seville stands as a flagship project in several key respects. Remarkably, it was completed in just 13 months, from groundbreaking to commissioning. With a capacity of 30 MW, it is the largest solar process heat plant in Europe …
Dutch PVT market

Growth and fluctuations in the Dutch PVT and solar thermal markets

The Netherlands, though small in size, is one of Europe’s most densely populated countries and a long-standing member of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme. Renowned for its innovation and strong environmental consciousness, the country has become a leader in the adoption of solar thermal energy. This progress was …
cost reduction potential for SDH

Check lists and cost reduction potential for solar district heating

IEA SHC Task 68 on efficient solar district heating systems is coming to an end. Over the past three years, the task has made strong progress. It helped introduce the technology to project developers and utilities. This work resulted in a series of comprehensive reports. Luuk Beurskens from TNO, the …
Solar Process Heat Training Week

Interactive learning at South Africa’s Solar Process Heat Training Week

The Solar Process Heat Training Week in mid-August 2025 near Pretoria, South Africa, offered a well-balanced mix of theory and practice. The four-day training was organized and hosted by SANEDI, the South African National Energy Development Institute, in cooperation with the IEA SHC Solar Academy. A total of 37 participants …
PVT Nexus Research Network

PVT Nexus Research Network: bridge the gap between academia and practice

The PVT international research community is receiving support from Northern Europe. MG Sustainable Engineering from Sweden officially launched the PVT Nexus Research Network at the end of August. To kick things off, a one-day online conference was held on 27 August, at which a number of experts from IEA SHC …
Türkiye leading solar heat nation

Türkiye’s special role in the global solar thermal market

Türkiye is a leading solar heat nation in various areas. It was the third largest market in terms of new solar collector capacity in 2024 after China and Brazil. Systems with a record 19.4 GW were in operation at the end of 2023. With its high solar radiation level, even …
Solar heat in South Africa

South Africa: Status quo of solar heat in a challenging situation

South Africa holds a unique position in the global energy sector for several reasons. It is the largest market for both solar thermal and solar PV in Africa, with a growing demand for PV2heat solutions. However, the country also faces the challenge of being the largest emitter of greenhouse gases …
PVT NEXUS: Dedicated research network set to advance PVT innovation

PVT NEXUS: Dedicated research network set to advance PVT innovation

The European photovoltaic-thermal PVT market is picking up speed. Consequently, the number of PVT manufacturers is also growing, particularly in key countries such as Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. To strengthen research capacities in this evolving field, the European project PVT4EU is initiating the creation of a dedicated research network …

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