Cross-sectoral collaboration is key to the energy transition. Today, in partnership with Cepi, we are proud to launch a factsheet on Solar Heat integration as a solution for the decarbonisation of the pulp and paper industry. The pulp and paper sector is committed to achieving climate neutrality in Europe by 2050. This goal requires reducing emissions in their production processes through the implementation of energy-efficient technologies and the effective use of fossil-free energy sources. CEPI’s Energy Efficiency Solutions Forum (EESF) aims to accelerate the development and implementation ..read more

Brussels, 12 April 2024 – The Council gave the final green light to the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which aims at decarbonising the building stock to meet the EU climate targets for 2030. The solar heating and cooling industry welcomes this pivotal step in the EPBD recast, notably its Solar Mandate, which aims to promote the use of all solar technologies on rooftops, supporting therefore the deployment of solar thermal and the hybrid PVT technology to provide decentralised, renewable energy for households and citizens. Proposed in December 2021 as part of ..read more

Brussels, 8 April 2024 – Ahead of the upcoming elections, the European solar heating and cooling sector unveils its Manifesto today, making a compelling case for the pivotal role of Solar Heat in the energy transition and Europe’s economy. The Manifesto aims to inform the incoming decision-makers about the benefits and opportunities that the solar thermal technology offers for a sustainable energy future, being a clean, renewable and off-grid supplier of heat. The solar thermal technology harnesses solar energy to supply hot water and heating to homes, buildings, and industries. While based ..read more

As complex as the energy transition is, as crucial to climate goals and energy security it is. Solar thermal is one of the renewable technologies that can make a difference and advance decarbonisation. We advocate for better conditions for massive deployment of solar thermal and we do that with the support of our members. We are glad to welcome a new member in our network, CEA, and we look forward to working together and enabling the growth of solar heat solutions in industry. CEA’s Liten institute, located at the Grenoble CEA centre and the INES (Chambéry) site, is a CEA technological researc ..read more

Brussels, 14 March 2024 – 18 European organisations released a call to action urging the European Commission and Member States to prioritise heating and cooling decarbonisation in the upcoming legislative mandate. Released on 6 February 2024, the 2040 Communication rightly identified the significant CO2 abatement potential of the building and industrial sectors, which represent respectively 42% and 25,6% of the EU final energy consumption and remain heavily dependent on fossil-fuel use. However, the undersigned organisations deplored the glaring omission of heating and cooling demands, which r ..read more

Brussels, 12 March 2024 – The European Parliament reunited in plenary voted in favour of the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The final step before the entry into force is the Council’s formal adoption. Proposed in 2021 as part of the Fit for 55 package, the EPBD recast is critical to the decarbonisation of the building stock, which accounts for 40% of EU energy demand and 36% of its greenhouse gas emissions. Solar Heat Europe’s President Guglielmo Cioni welcomes this important vote: “The recast of the EPBD is an essential piece of the Fit for 55 package. There ..read more

SolarHub EU Project announces its Acceleration Program, for early-stage start-ups, entrepreneurs and research teams working in solar energy. Our goal is to bridge the gap between research and market need by supporting teams and start-ups to navigating their journey from ideation to market entry, offering mentorship, technical support, advanced R&I infrastructure, training, and networking opportunities. Eligibility: Open to start-ups with less than 5 years of operations and research teams without the need for incorporation at the start focusing on solar energy solutions. Benefits: Particip ..read more

The renowned Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has partnered with Naked Energy, a member of Solar Heat Europe, to introduce state-of-the-art solar heat technology on its rooftop, aimed at decarbonizing its heating systems. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is the first British hotel to use Naked Energy’s cutting-edge technology. The installation will comprise 120 solar collectors across the roof space and will provide sanitary hot water for the hotel’s 181 luxury guest rooms and suites, award-winning restaurants and spa. The solar thermal installation is expected to cut the building’s carb ..read more

On 6th February, the Commission published its Communication on a 2040 Climate Target, recommending a 90% reduction in EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels. A detailed Impact Assessment Report accompanies the Communication. The Commission’s position and recommended target for 2040 was based on the advice of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, which however recommended a reduction target in the range of 90-95%. The Communication kickstarts the process of setting the EU 2040 climate target, which is a legal requirement of the EU Climate Law adopted in 20 ..read more

The EU’s carbon emissions in Q2 2023 amounted to 815,58 mtCO2e, a 5.3% decrease compared to the previous Q2. While this is a positive development, it is important to remember that this is still a significant amount of carbon emissions for a single quarter. Reducing carbon emissions is challenging, especially when it comes to heat, because it needs to be generated close to where it’s used. Heating and cooling in the commercial and industrial sectors are responsible for about half of the sector’s total emissions, which is around 80% of all emissions (669 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in Q2 20 ..read more