Pit thermal energy storage (PTES) represents a key enabling technology in future heating networks powered by fluctuating renewable energy sources. These storage systems provide a cost-effective solution for storing surplus […]
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 […]
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 […]
The solar process heat plant at Heineken in the Spanish town of Seville stands as a flagship project in several key respects. Remarkably, it was completed in just 13 months, […]
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 […]
IEA SHC Task 68 on efficient solar district heating systems is coming to an end. Over the past three years, the task has made strong progress. It helped introduce the […]
The Solar Process Heat Training Week in mid-August 2025 near Pretoria, South Africa, offered a well-balanced mix of theory and practice. The four-day training was organized and hosted by SANEDI, […]
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 […]
Türkiye is a leading solar heat nation in various areas. It was the third largest market in terms of new solar collector capacity in 2024 after China and Brazil. Systems […]
South Africa holds a unique position in the global energy sector for several reasons. It is the largest market for both solar thermal and solar PV in Africa, with a […]