(published May 2009)
- Solar Thermal Markets in Europe (published May 2009)
In 2008, we saw a very good development in our market: Solar thermal heating and cooling solutions are gaining traction in more and more countries. While much of the market is in one- and two-family houses, demand by housing companies, office building operators and other commercial users is increasing significantly.
The solar thermal market in the EU and Switzerland showed a strong performance in 2008: It grew by over 60% to 3,3 GWth of new capacity (4,75 mil m2 of collector area).
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Shares of the EU Market (Newly Installed Capacity)
- Shares of the EU Market (Newly Installed Capacity)
Development of European solar thermal market
- Development of European solar thermal market 1999-2008
Development of per Capita Market (Newly Installed Capacity per Capita)
- Development of per Capita Market (Newly Installed Capacity per Capita)
Solar Thermal Capacity in Operation per Capita
- Solar Thermal Capacity in Operation per Capita
Solar Thermal Energy Industry Still Growing Worldwide
Video interview with Olivier Drücke, ESTIF’s president
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