The beginning of the year has brought a series of important developments for Poland’s solar thermal sector. Construction has started on the country’s largest solar district heating plant – an […]
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 […]
PV hot water systems are growing fast in several regions. Growth is strongest in countries with high PV market penetration or less mature electricity systems. Falling PV hardware prices and […]
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 […]
Technical and social issues were on the agenda at the SOLTRAIN+/IEA SHC Task 69 Joint Symposium held in Windhoek, Namibia, at the end of September. The first day focused on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]