Slim all-black collectors: the next generation
by Bärbel Epp

Dutch-based HRsolar began manufacturing a redesigned collector on a fully automated production line. Called Nero, the black-coloured unit is 40 mm thick – as slim as a PV panel. According to the manufacturer, the aim had been to “reinvent the concept of solar thermal, since it is increasingly being integrated with PV systems and heat pumps.”

Solar heat in 10 hospitals
by Marisol Oropeza

Mexico City has invested MXN 14.7 million – about EUR 672,000 – in bringing solar water heating to 10 public hospitals. The aim is to reduce fuel consumption by 35 % and to save 446 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. After six months, the systems totalling 1,176 m² of collector area have already contributed over 50 % to the estimated emission savings.

Solar Academy: Solar air conditioning and cooling

The speakers of this webinar will delve into the realm of New Generation Solar Cooling and Heating Systems to try and answer one of the key questions of the associated IEA SHC research project: What sort of support is needed to guarantee strong and sustainable market growth for solar PV and new innovative thermal cooling systems? In all, five experts will share their insights during the 1.5-hour event, which will be held from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time on Wednesday, 19 September 2018. Click here to register online.

Freely SHIP installation photos
by Bärbel Epp

Planning to hold a presentation on the solar process heat potential in your country? Thinking about posting news articles to your website? Just go to solar-payback.com, where you can find a photo gallery offering royalty-free images of SHIP systems around the world.

ESCO model grows in popularity in South Africa
by Bärbel Epp

“Our clients are cash flow positive from day one,” South African company Energy Partners claims on its website. Up until now, it has been offering heat and steam purchase agreements, mainly on coal boilers. “Purchase contracts for solar heat in combination with fossil fuel boilers could be part of our portfolio in the future,” Johan Kritzinger, Head of the Steam division at Energy Partners, said after participating in a policy workshop organised by Solar Payback in July.