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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 …
IEA SHC Task 70 researchers define the future of daylight modelling
Creating high-performance lighting systems is important not only for saving energy but also for improving indoor comfort and occupant well-being. Complex fenestration systems can control daylight and solar radiation. This improves both visual comfort and indoor thermal conditions. Micro-prismatic materials are one option for optimizing fenestration systems towards low carbon …
EuroSun2026 opens registration: Secure your early-bird discount before 1 July
The programme for the EuroSun2026 conference in Freiburg this September has been finalised. The International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry will take place from 14 to 18 September in Southern Germany. Visitors can look forward to a varied programme that will keep them busy all …
IEA SHC Task 73 tackles the challenge of testing transpired air collectors
PVT collectors that use air as the working fluid are being evaluated within IEA SHC Task 73 entitled PVT Heating Systems. They can preheat ventilation air in buildings while producing electricity, as demonstrated by the installation at John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal, shown in the …
SHIP Supplier World Map Update: New entrants, market exits and a shift toward integrated energy solutions
The number of experienced suppliers in the solar heat for industrial processes (SHIP) sector continues to grow. By the end of 2025, 23 companies had installed more than ten SHIP plants worldwide (see chart above). The leading trio – Modulo Solar from Mexico, Solarheat Group from China and G2Energy from …
Namibia study comparing thermosiphon and PV-to-heat systems sparks interest at ISEC 2026
ISEC 2026 in Graz, Austria, became a major international meeting point for the energy transition. Around 550 experts from 42 countries gathered to discuss technological developments, global research cooperation, regulatory frameworks and renewable energy projects. The conference was organized for the fourth time by the Austrian research institute AEE INTEC …
Webinar to introduce Eurosun2026 and SolarPaces 2026 cooperation
The international solar thermal community will gather in Freiburg, Germany, from 14 to 18 September 2026 for EuroSun2026, one of the sector’s leading scientific conferences. At the same time, Germany will also host SolarPACES 2026, creating a unique opportunity for closer collaboration between the global communities focusing on solar heat, …
PVT readiness of heat pumps – definition and market overview
PVT collectors can make highly efficient heat sources for heat pumps, but they also create special technical challenges. Unlike conventional heat sources such as ambient air or shallow geothermal energy, PVT collectors deliver a much wider and more dynamic temperature range. In summer, the brine temperature can rise to 70 …
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