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Solar India Mission: 20 Million m2 by 2022
The recently published Solar India Mission places its emphasis on large-scale application of solar thermal technology. The photo shows a typical solar thermal installation on a housing estate in India. Photo: Jaideep Malaviya The launch of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission on 19 November 2009 marked a cornerstone in …
Brazil: How the “My Home my Life” Programme Can Help the Solar Water Heater Sector
Minha Casa Minha Vida: This spring, the Brazilian Government launched the “My Home My Life” programme, which plans to set up 1 million homes for low-income families over the next two years and may also benefit the solar sector. Photo: http://www.minhacasaminhavida.gov.br …
Viessmann ordered a new Laser Welding Machine in Austria
Next April, a laser welding machine from the Austrian machinery supplier Dtec will come into operation in the Viessmann Factory in Falquemont, France. Photo: Dtec …
South Africa: The Resolution of the ISES Solar World Congress
Hosting the next ISES Congress: The 30th ISES Solar World Congress will be held in Kassel, Germany, from 28 August to 2 September 2011. This year´s resolution recommends that governments worldwide should establish a law to increase the use of renewable energies in the heating and cooling sector …
ESTIF: Xavier Noyon appointed new Secretary General
Xavier Noyon has been appointed Secretary General of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF), effective from 1 November 2009. The French national brings with him a vast experience in working with associations at the European level. Photo: ESTIF …
USA: Alanod enters into a framework agreement about royalties for laser-welded absorbers
In mid-November, Alanod-Solar Inc. and US collector manufacturer Heliodyne signed a framework agreement stipulating the payment of royalties for laser-welded collectors sold in the US. Photo: Vaillant …
The Lebanese Solar Thermal Strategy (2008)
Damaged solar thermal system in South Lebanon: The war with Israel in 2007 destroyed 44 % of the 500 solar water heaters donated by China in 2005. Despite such setbacks, the country is working on a reasonable solar thermal strategy. Photo: LCEC …
California’s Solar Thermal Incentive Programme will finally start
Two years – that is how long California has already been waiting for a “200,000 solar roof programme“. After the Californian Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) published its “Proposed Decision“ in November, the programme may finally become reality next year …
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