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 expects growth push from EU Directive
Date : 23/01/08Brussels, 23/01/2008: The solar thermal sector welcomes the renewables Directive proposal published by the European Commission, today. For the first time, renewable heating and cooling will be fully integrated into EU legislation. ESTIF welcomes particularly the obligation for new and refurbished...
MoreEuropean Campaign publishes solar thermal video - for free use!
Date : 22/01/08he European Commission's Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign, of which ESTIF is an associate, has published a new video news release about solar thermal in Europe.
The video shows examples from Northern and Southern European countries, including the world's largest solar heating plant in Marstal,...
MoreEuropean solar thermal market affected by strong decline in Germany’s heating equipment sales
Date : 21/12/07Brussels, 21 December 2007. After four years of very dynamic growth, the European solar thermal (ST) market registers a 10% decrease in sales in 2007. Many factors contributed to a 33% decline of Germany’s market. ESTIF urges policy makers to implement solar obligations to speed-up the market...
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