INTERSOLAR EUROPE 2012
Exhibition: 13 - 15 June 2012 / Conference: 11 - 14 June 2012
(more information on the conference programme here)
ESTIF is once again present at Intersolar, the largest solar industry exhibition worldwide:
Visit our stand - B1.510 - test your solar thermal knowledge by taking part in the Solarthermalworld quiz
New solar keymark website launched
A new look Solar Keymark website was launched during the 12th Solar Keymark Network meeting which took place on 21 and 22 March 2012 in Berlin.
This revamped website aims at improving navigation and resources. Visitors will find a redesigned modern user-friendly website with new pages and added features.
Please see at: www.solarkeymark.org
The Solar Keymark a to z
Solar keymark: THE Quality Label for Solar Thermal Products in Europe
A new brochure to help boost your solar thermal business
The Solar Keymark was developed by the European Solar Thermal Industry
Federation (ESTIF) and CEN (European Committee for Standardisation)
in close co-operation with leading European test labs and with the support of the European Commission.
It is the main quality label for solar thermal products and is widely spread across the European market and beyond.
Please click here to download your copy of the brochure. Now also available in several languages.
solar thermal potential in europe
The potential of solar thermal in Europe
To provide the European Union and its Member States with substantiated information on the contribution solar thermal can make to the 20% renewable energy target set by the RES Directive (2009/28/EC), detailed surveys were conducted in five representative countries: Austria, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Spain. The information gathered was then extrapolated to the 27 EU countries and the future heating and cooling demand was calculated for 2020, 2030 and 2050, taking into account a decline of the overall energy demand due to energy efficiency measures.
By completing the order form you will be able to obtain a free pdf copy of the study.
European Solar Days, 1-13 May 2012
The European Solar Days successfully promote the use of a free unlimited renewable energy source available everywhere to everyone to generate electricity as well as heating and cooling: the SUN.
They are celebrated in an increasing number of countries and in 2011 around 8000 events were held in 19 European countries by diverse organisations ranging from solar equipment manufacturers to schools and local authorities.
Solar Keymark: A certification scheme for Europe
The Solar Keymark is widely recognised in solar thermal support programmes throughout Europe.
The mark certifies the conformity of a solar thermal collector or system to the relevant European Standards
(EN 12975 or EN 12976).
For information on how to obtain the Solar Keymark, please see www.solarkeymark.org
A Strategic Research Agenda for solar thermal
Making solar thermal products even better
and work in more applications. This is the solar thermal sector's goal.
Industry and researchers have come together in the European Solar Thermal Technology Panel (ESTTP) to identify the needs of solar thermal R&D.
Among the top priorities are compact heat storages, solar thermal for industrial processes, and solar cooling. With the right kind of research solar thermal can be used for much more than just heating houses or sanitary water.
Visit the website of the European Technology Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling to learn more about the future of solar thermal technologies
Solar Thermal News
Europeans demand political focus on decentralised solar energy
Date : 11/05/1294% of Europeans favour using solar, according to Eurobarometer
BRUSSELS, 11 May 2012 – Leaders of the solar energy community representing citizens across Europe called on Brussels politicians to increase their support for solar energy. In video messages from France, Italy and Portugal, three of...
MoreEurope: Three Basic Guidelines Help Regional and Global Market Development
Date : 02/04/12The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) has just launched three comprehensive guidelines regarding the Solar Water Heating Market Transformation and Strengthening Initiative (GSWH)
MoreSolarthermalworld.org Quiz at Intersolar Europe 2012
Date : 26/03/12Solarthermalworld.org will organise the third edition of the solarthermalworld.org quiz at Intersolar Europe 2012 taking place in Munich, Germany, from 13 to 15 June 2012.
MoreEuropean Solar Days events expect more than a half-million participants
Date : 13/03/12Grassroots campaign reflects broad consumer support for clean, cheap energy
Brussels, 13 March 2012 – Hundreds of thousands of European citizens will gather at events across the continent to show their support for solar energy during European Solar Days (ESD), demonstrating the huge potential...
MoreEnergy Roadmap 2050: Neither Hot nor Cool
Date : 06/03/12Roadmap 2050: Heat Coalition Joint Statement
MoreRHC-Platform newsletter - March 2012
Date : 01/03/12The RHC-Platform March 2012 newsletter now available online
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