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EuroSun 2024: “Extremely good and optimistic atmosphere”
EuroSun in Cyprus attracted around 200 visitors from over 40 countries. They all recognized that solar heat technologies are an important pillar of the energy supply on this island. 92 % of the houses, 53 % of the hotels and a considerable number of industrial companies use solar heat. “Solar …
Technical and efficiency-orientated comparison of solar collectors for district heating
A large number of different collector types are available for planners to integrate into district heating systems. A recent report by the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme titled Solar Collector Technologies for District Heating analyses and compares stationary and tracking collector types in terms of geometry, efficiency and costs …
ASIT Solar promotes the financing mechanism CAE in Spain
For years, EU countries such as Italy and France have been using so-called white certificates as instruments for financing energy efficiency measures and renewable energy projects. Under the name Certificados de Ahorro Energético (CAE), such a financing mechanism is now also being promoted in Spain. Under the CAE system, companies …
Solterm Italia: New solar thermal association in Italy
Solterm Italia was launched in June 2024. The new Italian solar thermal association aims to raise public awareness of solar thermal energy and push for a stable legal framework and reliable subsidy regulations. Solterm Italy is not expecting a strong market revival this year. The association assumes that 2024 will …
Poland becomes 20th member country of IEA SHC
The addition of Poland will extend the circle of member countries and organizations of the IEA SHC programme. Currently 19 countries (marked in red) and 8 international organizations (marked in orange) representing Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean are IEA SHC members. We spoke with Justyna Martyniuk-Pęczek, Associate Professor …
IEA SHC: Broadening the range of research topics and the membership base
The IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme has strengthened its worldwide presence and broadened its range of research topics. During its Executive Committee meeting in Norway in June 2023 it welcomed Poland as a new member. Poland was among the top five countries in terms of new solar installations in …
Difficult market environment for residential solar thermal providers in Germany
Fewer and fewer solar collectors are being bought in Germany: the negative trend from the previous year continued in the first quarter of 2024. Sales of solar collectors fell from just under 500 MW of capacity in 2022 to 263 MW in 2023 (see chart below). In previous years, the …
Innovative trends on the still declining Chinese market
Despite numerous innovative trends, the Chinese solar thermal market continues to shrink. In 2023, 15.3 GW of collectors were installed in China, 8 % less than in the previous year. This number also includes a small portion of exported collectors. The annual industry report from the Chinese Solar Thermal Industry …
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