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Europe’s solar heat market: A mixed picture across countries and applications
In its latest market report, Solar Heat Europe once again does an excellent job of bringing together key figures and trends from across the EU member states, while also promoting solar thermal as a clean tech made in Europe. Sales of solar thermal systems in residential markets continue to be …
PVT heat pump systems demonstrate performance factors above 3
PVT collectors were a major topic at the Eurosun conference held in mid-September in Freiburg, Germany. Three sessions featured presentations on new developments and projects in the field. Particularly valuable were the contributions by Bharat Chhugani from the German Institute for Solar Energy Research Hameln (ISFH) and Laetitia Brottier from …
50th anniversary: IEA SHC marks a new chapter with updated name and visual identity
What better way to celebrate 50 years of international research collaboration than with an evening of inspiring stories, good company, and a special birthday cake? At EuroSun mid-September, the IEA SHC Programme celebrated Five Decades of Innovation through Research Collaboration – looking back at a remarkable journey and honouring some …
Happy birthday EuroSun: 30 years of bringing solar research together
The EuroSun conference of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) returned to Freiburg last week, exactly 30 years after the first EuroSun was held in the same city in 1996. Some 370 participants gathered for three days of keynotes and technical sessions covering eleven topics. The simultaneous organisation of EuroSun …
A special start to EuroSun2026: IEA SHC expert meetings and anniversary celebration
It is well worth arriving in Freiburg, Germany, a day early for EuroSun2026! On Monday, 14 September, a series of expert meetings for different Tasks of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (IEA SHC) will take place throughout the day, offering a unique opportunity to connect with experts from …
IEA SHC to celebrate 50th anniversary at EuroSun2026 in Freiburg
The International Energy Agency’s Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) Technology Collaboration Programme will mark 50 years of international collaboration with a special anniversary event during EuroSun2026. Taking place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the University of Freiburg, Germany, the evening is titled Celebrating Five …
IEA SHC Solar Award 2026 – five projects and products shortlisted
The IEA Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) Programme has unveiled the five finalists for the 2026 SHC Solar Award, recognizing outstanding innovations that are advancing solar heating and cooling technologies. This year’s award highlights solutions developed within the past five years that demonstrate sustainability, measurable market impact, and a technology …
Solarthemen – 30 years of independent journalism for the energy transition
In June 2026, the German renewable energy news journal Solarthemen published its 600th issue, marking 30 years of independent journalism covering the energy transition. Founders Guido Bröer and Andreas Witt have expanded their publishing activities to include the online news portal solarserver.de and the municipal energy magazine Energiekommune. To celebrate …
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