Switzerland isn’t exactly known for cost-effective production conditions. That makes it all the more remarkable that a receiver manufacturer based in Renens, near Lausanne in western Switzerland, claims to produce […]Read More
In recent years, research into compact thermal energy storage has focused primarily on the development of storage materials. This focus is now set to broaden. The IEA SHC Programme has […]Read More
The combination of PV module and thermal absorber – known as PVT – is available in many different designs. „There is no universally optimal PVT collector; the best solution is […]Read More
How can research and innovation tackle the urgent challenges of industrial heat decarbonization? This was the central question explored during the Research on Solar Heat for Industrial Processes in the […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
The Solar Heat Worldwide 2025 report published by the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme delivers both ─ a warning and some encouraging news. Globally, solar thermal energy in the […]Read More
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has published an unusual but practice-orientated Navigator Brief about solar industrial heat. Why unusual? The Brief summarizes the experience gained from 15 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More