solar thermal sector News
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A week before Intersolar Europe opens its doors in Munich, ESTIF- the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation - releases latest market statistics
Brussels, 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 crisis continues to have a negative impact on public support and incentive policies for renewable ...
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5th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (ESTEC 2011) Call for Abstracts (Deadline for abstract submission: 7 February 2011)
Abstracts can be submitted via the conference website www.estec2011.org What is ESTEC? -ESTEC is the biennial international conference which brings together key players in the field of solar thermal -Experts, industry leaders and policy makers will meet in Marseille on 20 and 21 October 2011 to share the latest information on market trends, political and regulatory developments as well as on ...
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Solar thermal sector expects growth push from EU Directive
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 buildings, from which solar thermal will benefit. Member States are called to improve the framework for solar thermal now, ...
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“Get ready for the global solar thermal boom” by attending the 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009)
estec2009 is the largest conference on solar thermal energy worldwide and the premier international information platform to exchange views on current technological, political and market developments with international key experts from industry, research and politics. Following on from the success of the three previous conferences, the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation is hosting its ...
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European Solar Thermal sector in search of options during tough economic times
In 2013, the total solar thermal installed capacity grew by 1.75 GWth, while the newly installed capacity decreased by 11.8%. Most markets were affected by the overall downturn, yearning for effective and stable support policies. However, the outlook is sunnier for some market segments; and the sector reaffirms its importance as a vital contributor to a clean, secure and affordable energy ...
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Improving knowledge on solar thermal markets and technologies
The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation and MarketScape A/S launch the Solar Thermal NewsCatalyst, a new market intelligence tool for the solar thermal industry Brussels, 20 September 2010 - ESTIF has joined forces with MarketScape A/S in designing and developing a unique intelligence tool for the solar thermal industry sector. The aim is to provide a high-end global business ...
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Renewable Energy Directive creates positive climate for the long-term development of solar heating and cooling in Europe
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 by a European Directive promoting renewable energies. Thus the Directive creates a positive climate for the long-term ...
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Breaking the Ice – Kicking off the European Technology Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling
For the first time, on 23 and 24 February 2010, the entire European industry and research communities from the biomass, geothermal and solar thermal sectors will come together in Bilbao on the occasion of the First Annual Conference of the European Technology Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling and focus on a common vision outlining the research needs and the tremendous economic potential ...
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Solar Thermal Energy resists the economic turmoil and celebrates a strong growth
The Solar Thermal Industry is looking confidently toward the future following a strong performance in 2008, when the European market grew by 60%. And the 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009) confirmed its status as the largest international solar thermal platform worldwide with around 400 participants from 43 countries. “In 2008, solar thermal heating and cooling solutions ...
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Making solar heat add up: A new study reveals the potential of solar thermal in Europe
Since heat accounts for nearly half of the overall energy demand in the European Union, the solar thermal industry will no doubt make a significant contribution to the 20% target of renewable energy set by the new RES Directive. A new Study “Potential of Solar Thermal in Europe” examines the growth that can come from the solar thermal heating and cooling sector. In order to provide the European ...
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Solarexpo puts focus on solar thermal in 2009
Solarexpo, the international exhibition and conference on renewable energy and distributed generation to be held at the Verona Exhibition Centre, Italy, on 7-9 May 2009, will dedicate special attention this year to the solar thermal sector to respond to market demand for more training. The solar thermal sector in Europe is expected to employ more than 450,000 people by 2020, according to research ...
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Qualit'EnR – Partner of ESTEC 2011, the 5th European Solar Thermal Energy ConferenceLyon, 16 February 2011 - As the ENEOs Show opened its doors in Lyo
Lyon, 16 February 2011 - As the ENEOs Show opened its doors in Lyon on 15 February 2011, Xavier Noyon, Secretary General of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) and Thierry Autric, Managing Director of Qualit'EnR announced the signing of a partnership for the organization of a session wholly dedicated to Qualisol installers at ESTEC 2011 - the 5th European Solar Thermal Energy ...
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The European solar thermal industry’s leading-edge technology creates jobs and economic wealth
Latest ESTIF statistics demonstrate the strong economic value of Solar Thermal in Europe. Today, this 3 billion Euro market provides over 40.000 full-time jobs in Europe where the industry has forged a clear technological lead in generating solar heating and cooling. Solar thermal creates economic benefits on two different levels: it reduces the costs associated with burning imported fossil ...
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The European solar thermal industry’s leading-edge technology creates jobs and economic wealth
Latest ESTIF statistics demonstrate the strong economic value of Solar Thermal in Europe. Today, this 3 billion Euro market provides over 40.000 full-time jobs in Europe where the industry has forged a clear technological lead in generating solar heating and cooling. Solar thermal creates economic benefits on two different levels: it reduces the costs associated with burning imported fossil fuels ...
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German government to cut back renewable heating support scheme
Brussels - 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 industry without warning and puts the whole renewable heating sector in danger. This measure is based officially on a ...
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The 5th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (ESTEC) will take place in Marseille on 20 and 21 October 2011.
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 organized by ESTIF and ENERPLAN with the support of ADEME. Brussels/Paris, June 22, 2010 - ESTEC is a biennial international conference bringing together key players in the field of ...
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European solar thermal market affected by strong decline in Germany’s heating equipment sales
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 penetration of solar thermal. “We have seen very positive trends in some countries, but a dramatic decline in the German solar ...
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Commission fails to deliver Directive proposal on renewable heating and cooling
Brussels - Renewable heating and cooling is now definitely recognised as essential for the future of Europe’s energy supply, this is good news from the Renewable Energy Roadmap, presented today by the European Commission. Bad news is that the Commission did not deliver the Directive proposal requested by the European Parliament. “We are pleased to see that solar thermal and other renewable ...
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ESTIF specifies research needed to make solar thermal the leading energy source in Europe
A Strategic Research Agenda of the solar thermal sector was presented in Brussels this week. 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 the goal of supplying 50% of the energy needed for heating in cooling with solar thermal energy. A deployment roadmap shows ...
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Renewable Energy Future Could Save the World Billions of Dollars a Year
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 6, 2007 (ENS) - Investing in renewable electricity worldwide instead of burning fossil fuels could save US$180 billion annually and cut emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in half by 2030, according to a joint report by Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council, released today. In the first global analysis of its kind, the report argues for a shift ...
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