PVT collectors can make highly efficient heat sources for heat pumps, but they also create special technical challenges. Unlike conventional heat sources such as ambient air or shallow geothermal energy, […]
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 […]
The European PVT collector industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with manufacturers focusing on increasing production efficiency, improving quality assurance, and reducing dependence on imported components, particularly from China. These […]
The PVT collector market continues to establish itself in Europe. The new Sport Arena in Vienna is home to what is currently the largest PVT system in Europe, with 1,130 […]
The Netherlands, though small in size, is one of Europe’s most densely populated countries and a long-standing member of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme. Renowned for its innovation […]
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 […]
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 […]
Germany led the global PVT market in 2024, followed by the Netherlands and Spain. A total of 72,544 m² of PVT collectors were newly installed worldwide last year, representing 37.5 […]
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 […]
Australia remains a highly active participant in the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme. Over the past three years, Professor Robert Taylor from the University of New South Wales has […]