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...
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