ESTEC 2011, 20-21 October 2011, Marseille
ESTEC is on the move. France will be the host country for the next edition of the European Solar Thermal Energy Conference.
Experts, industry leaders and policy makers will meet in Marseille to share the latest information on market trends, political and regulatory developments as well as on innovations.
In 2011, for the first time, an entire session will be wholly dedicated to installers, mainstay of the European solar thermal sector and its success.
Visit the ESTEC 2011 website and get more information on the call for papers (submission deadline: 7 February 2011)
2009: A challenging year for solar thermal
Following an outstanding growth in 2008, the European solar thermal market decreased by 10% in 2009. For the second year in a row, over 4 million square metres of solar panels were sold in Europe. However, the outlook for 2010 remains uncertain as the financial and economic crisis continues to have a negative impact on public support and incentive policies for renewable heating and cooling.
solar thermal potential in europe
A new study reveals 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.
To download the slides from the webinar held on 1 October, please click here.
By completing the order form you will be able to obtain a free pdf copy of the study.
Solar Thermal Ordinances - A Developer's Blueprint
Best Practice Implementation of Solar Thermal Ordinances
Solar Thermal Ordinances (STO) are legal provisions requiring the installation of solar thermal systems in buildings.
A growing number of municipalities, regions and countries are already making use of solar thermal obligations. Already today, more than 150 million people are living in regions covered by a STO.
The “STO Developer's Blueprint” is designed to guide the STO developer step-by-step through the process of planning and implementing a STO at local level. To download this practical guide, please visit: www.solarordinances.eu
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
Solar Thermal Energy resists the economic turmoil and celebrates a strong growth
Date : 19/06/09Brussels, 19 June 2009. The Solar Thermal Industry is looking confidently toward the future following a strong performance in 2008, when the European market grew by 60%. And the 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009) confirmed its status as the largest international solar thermal...
MoreSolar Thermal grows strongly in Europe – ESTIF publishes latest market statistics
Date : 25/05/09Munich, 25 May 2009. The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) publishes today its annual statistics of the solar thermal markets in Europe. The publication is presented at the 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009), which opens its doors today.
More2nd European Solar Days: Europe celebrates the energy from the sun 15-22 May 2009
Date : 14/05/09Brussels, 14th May 2009: The second European Solar Days are celebrated from 15 to 22 May with more than 500.000 citizens participating in 7.000 events in 15 European countries. Solar PV and Solar Thermal are replacing fossil fuels and nuclear energy in Europe.
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