One of the strengths of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme is its ability to bring together scientists working on similar topics from across continents to exchange ideas. This […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
Development of solar process heat projects is a challenging business around the world. Slow decision-making by the clients, low fossil fuel energy prices and a lack of faith in the […]
IEA SHC Task 69 on Solar Hot Water for 2030 brings together the expertise of solar water heating technology experts in Africa and Asia Pacific. Typical failure modes and relevant […]
The Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) wants to support the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme with life cycle analysis of solar water heaters. During the last meeting of IEA […]
Solar Heat Worldwide 2023 reports mixed growth for solar thermal. While solar thermal markets grew, particularly in Europe, the global market was overshadowed by declines in the two largest markets, […]
Over the last decade the South African solar thermal market has stagnated at around 140,000 m2 of newly installed collector area annually. On the one hand, South Africa is the […]
Last year, gas shortages in Europe dominated the headlines for months. Energy prices peaked and heat-intensive producers had to increase the prices of their products. Against this background we asked […]