estec2009 informs a sector in transition
The 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference, estec2009, takes place on 25-26 May 2009 in Munich, Germany – just before the opening of the Intersolar trade fair on 27 May. More than 600 participants from all over Europe and worldwide are expected to participate in this event, which has developed into the most important international conference of solar thermal markets. For more information, including registration for the estec2009 newsletter, please see www.estec2009.org.
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Renewables obligations taking the world by storm
New cars are equipped with seat belts – it is a requirement. And it makes a lot of sense.
Since 1999 Barcelona requires new buildings to be equipped with solar water heaters. And more and more countries are following this example because it makes a lot of sense:
Spain and Portugal have national solar obligations, Ireland requires that in new buildings a certain share of energy is provided on-site by renewable energy. And now, Germany is the latest country to phase out the use of fossil fuels for heating in buildings.
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 Platform (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 ESTTP website, to learn more about the future of solar thermal technologies...
Solar Thermal News
European Solar Thermal Technology Platform specifies research needed to make solar thermal the leading energy source for heating and cooling in Europe
Date : 19/12/08Brussels, 19 December 2008. A Strategic Research Agenda of the solar thermal sector was presented in Brussels today. The document, developed by more than 100 experts organized in the European Solar Thermal Technology Platform (ESTTP) describes the research efforts and infrastructure needed to reach...
MoreAgreement on Renewable Energy Directive creates a positive climate for the long-term development of Solar Heating and Cooling in Europe
Date : 09/12/08Brussels 9 December 2008. An Agreement was reached this morning between the European Parliament and the 27 EU Member States on a new directive to boost EU renewable energy use to 20% by 2020. For the first time, heating and cooling – responsible for 50% of Europe’s energy demand – will be covered...
MoreOlivier Drücke elected new president of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation – 2008 sector growth estimated at 45%
Date : 04/12/08Brussels, 4 December 2008. The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) members elected a new Board of Directors on 2 December at their General Assembly in Athens where they discussed the sector development.
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