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
The 5th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (ESTEC) will take place in Marseille on 20 and 21 October 2011. Over 500 participants are expected to attend this definitive event for the solar thermal industry
Date : 22/06/10Brussels/Paris, June 22, 2010 - ESTEC is a biennial international conference bringing together key players in the field of solar thermal 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...
MoreA week before Intersolar Europe opens its doors in Munich, ESTIF- the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation - releases latest market statistics and trends
Date : 03/06/10Brussels, 3 June 2010 - 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...
MoreGerman government to cut back renewable heating support scheme
Date : 17/05/10Brussels, 17 May 2010 - The German ministry for environmental affairs announced last week an immediate ban on further support payments under the federal incentive scheme for solar heating, biomass and heat pump installations. ESTIF heavily criticizes this decision which hits the solar thermal...
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