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A special start to EuroSun2026: IEA SHC expert meetings and anniversary celebration
It is well worth arriving in Freiburg, Germany, a day early for EuroSun2026! On Monday, 14 September, a series of expert meetings for different Tasks of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (IEA SHC) will take place throughout the day, offering a unique opportunity to connect with experts from …
IEA SHC to celebrate 50th anniversary at EuroSun2026 in Freiburg
The International Energy Agency’s Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) Technology Collaboration Programme will mark 50 years of international collaboration with a special anniversary event during EuroSun2026. Taking place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the University of Freiburg, Germany, the evening is titled Celebrating Five …
IEA SHC Solar Award 2026 – five projects and products shortlisted
The IEA Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) Programme has unveiled the five finalists for the 2026 SHC Solar Award, recognizing outstanding innovations that are advancing solar heating and cooling technologies. This year’s award highlights solutions developed within the past five years that demonstrate sustainability, measurable market impact, and a technology …
Solarthemen – 30 years of independent journalism for the energy transition
In June 2026, the German renewable energy news journal Solarthemen published its 600th issue, marking 30 years of independent journalism covering the energy transition. Founders Guido Bröer and Andreas Witt have expanded their publishing activities to include the online news portal solarserver.de and the municipal energy magazine Energiekommune. To celebrate …
Making thermosyphon systems future-proof: market insights and durability solutions
The global network of scientists within the IEA SHC Task 69 on Solar Hot Water for 2030 has been examining thermosiphon markets worldwide from July 2022 to March 2026. They analysed technical characteristics, innovations and typical sources of error and how to avoid them. The network has now published the …
No gas needed on sunny days: Belgian parabolic trough field delivers 295 °C solar process heat
One of Central Europe’s most innovative demonstration projects for solar process heat was the destination of a technical visit offered by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) as part of the German research project ProSolNetz: the parabolic trough collector plant at Avery Dennison’s manufacturing site in Turnhout, Belgium. As Germany does …
Germany’s largest solar district heating plant starts operation in Leipzig
The new solar district heating plant in Leipzig marks another milestone for Germany’s district heating transition. With 45.6 MW the installation ranks as the fourth-largest solar district heating plant worldwide and is by far the largest in Germany. Leipzig’s municipal utility Stadtwerke Leipzig and German solar thermal specialist Ritter XL …
Product overview showcases the global evolution of solar air collectors
Solar air collectors for building façades were first developed in Canada 37 years ago. Two of the industry’s pioneers are Conserval Engineering and Matrix Energy. Today, solar air collectors are installed around the world. The Renewable Heat and Power Group at CanmetENERGY–Ottawa, part of Natural Resources Canada, recently commissioned a …
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