Eurosun 2016

November 21, 2016
Solar Process Heat in Chile: “It is essential to use the ESCO model”

The world’s largest process heat installation has recently completed its third year of operation. The 39,000 m² collector field, which went online in October 2013 at Codelco´s Gabriela Mistral mine, is located 100 kilometres south of the town of Calama in Chile´s high central desert....
November 1, 2016
Eurosun 2016 / Luisa F Cabeza: Solar process heat in Spain

The use of solar heat for industrial processes has a huge potential - espacially in Spain. Luisa F. Cabeza from the University of Lleida explains what needs to be done to promote solar process heat in Spain.

This video was filmed during the Eurosun 2016 in Palma (Mallorca) in October 2016...
November 1, 2016
Eurosun 2016 / Maria Cristina Munari: How to integrate solar into architectural design

Integrating Solar Technology in architecture is not just a matter of taste. Maria Cristina Munari Probster of the Solar Energy Laboratory of Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne is working on hard criteria for this critical issue.

This video was filmed during the Eurosun 2016 in Palma...
November 1, 2016
Eurosun 2016: International university courses for solar energy

The university of Kassel has been organising international classes for master and Ph.D. students for many years - such as the European Master Course in Solar Energy that includes a visit to the EuroSun 2016. Professor Klaus Vajen and student Hanna Sotnikova explain the advantages for students...
November 1, 2016
Eurosun 2016: Innovative storages for solar heat

Heat storage experts Mohammed Mehdi Farid from the University of Auckland and Wim van Helden from AEE INTEC explain how passive storage technologies and thermo-chemical materials can help to store solar energy for the winter.
This video was filmed during the Eurosun 2016 in Palma (Mallorca)...
November 1, 2016
Eurosun 2016: How ISES advocates for solar energy worldwide

The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) has been advocating solar energy since the 1960ies. In the interview at the EuroSun 2016, ISES Executive Secretary Jennifer McIntosh and Vice President Eicke explain why in times of solar energy becoming mainstream this work is more important than...
November 1, 2016
Eurosun 2016 / Hans Martin Henning: Modelling the energy transition

With complex computer simulations, Fraunhofer ISE shows how the energy transformation could work. Deputy Director Hans Martin Henning explains what the simulations can do - and why they must not be mistaken as predictions.

This video was filmed during the Eurosun 2016 in Palma (Mallorca)...
November 1, 2016
EuroSun 2016: Not just heat, but whole solar systems

EuroSun 2016 has broadened its range of topics. Victor Martinez and Wolfgang Streicher of the conference committee talk about the highlights of the conference and explain, which roles PV, solar thermal and heat pumps may play in the future.

This video was filmed during the Eurosun 2016 in...
November 1, 2016
Eurosun 2016 / Adel El Gammal: International changes for the PV industry

Whilst in Europe PV is facing some challanges, the markets in China, US and Japan are growing. Adel El Gammal of the Becquerel Institute explains why. This video was filmed during the Eurosun 2016 in Palma (Mallorca) in October 2016.Interview: Bärbel EppCamera & Cut: Eva AugstenMusic:...
October 27, 2016
Spain: EuroSun 2016 Focuses on Complete Solar Systems

From 11 to 14 October, more than 300 experts in solar energy met in Palma de Mallorca for the EuroSun 2016 conference. Organised by the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) in cooperation with the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), the conference is attended mainly by scientists...
September 1, 2016
Conferences with Clear SHC Focus in Second Half of 2016

Usually, the period between September and December is a popular time for holding conferences and fairs. This year is no different. Below, you will find a number of international events dedicated to solar heating and cooling in different corners of the globe. You can also go to the...
April 13, 2016
Spain/South Africa: EuroSun and SASEC Extend Submission Deadlines

Two solar thermal conferences have recently extended their abstract submission dates. The EuroSun 2016 conference, which will take place on the Spanish island of Mallorca between 11 and 14 October 2016, will still accept submissions until 24 April. Step-by-step instructions, including...