Solar Heat Europe (ESTIF)

Great webinar by our Swedish member on the hybrid PVT technology....

The Solar Heat sector is a relevant partner for the upcoming EU Clean Industrial Deal and its successful delivery! - For several months now, #competitiveness has been at the heart of European debates. And rightly so, as European industries need to be supported and protected in the face of international competition. Solar Heat Europe looks forward to the upcoming Commission’s initiative expected tomorrow, 26 Feb. 2025 for a Clean Industrial Deal as a pivotal step towards ensuring a sustainable and competitive industrial sector, aligned with the European Union’s climate neutrality goals. As a key clean tech sector recognized under the Net Zero Industry Act, the Solar Heat sector – based in Europe – expects the Clean Industrial Deal to deliver on all its promises, especially for clean tech SMEs such as the ones which characterize our sector. As such, the Deal must: - Promote the growth of existing EU #cleantech sectors, such as Solar Heat, to bolster manufacturing within Europe, enhance competitiveness, drive innovation, and create jobs. - Help accelerate the #decarbonisation of European industries 👷♂️ and ensure access to clean and affordable energy; promoting on-site energy generation & use of clean and affordable solutions, for both ⚡ power AND ♨️ heat. ☀️ Solar heat must be part of the plan as it has a lot to offer to enable this decarbonisation thanks to the production of renewable, on-site heat supplies made by EU companies for EU industries! Solar Heat Europe members expect from the Clean Industrial Deal to: => Protect and grow EU Cleantech sectors, encourage innovation whilst ensuring a level playing field across technologies: => Boost demand for renewable heat and EU-made Cleantech solutions => Support access to finance, avoiding fossil fuel lock-ins and establish a European Clean Heat Fund. Read our full Key messages ahead of the release of the CID here https://lnkd.in/d3tVYGWD

🚨 Tender call – Research on affordable heating solutions for low-income households The EEB is seeking researchers to assess the feasibility of a just heat transition, with a focus on affordable solutions and the use of public funds. With the Social Climate Fund and the new Emissions Trading System (ETS-2) set to play a key role in this transition, the report will explore how these new EU policies can support the decarbonisation of heating and cooling while addressing energy poverty, particularly for vulnerable households. We’re looking for a contractor to provide a data-driven analysis of the impact of these policies and identify potential solutions for low- and middle-income households across Europe. 📆 Deadline for proposals: March 9th, 2025. 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/eaAtMykG

Today, 24 Feb 2025, marks the grim third anniversary of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Since then, tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians have lost their lives and been forced into exile. This anniversary marks also the weaponization of energy supplies by a country. For these reasons, our independence vis à vis energy sources as well as our objective to achieve climate neutrality in Europe due to the obvious scientific evidence should be our core priorities. Here are our latest 3 key activities to reach that goal: - Solar Heat Europe is looking forward to the upcoming European Commission communications on Affordable Energy Action Plan and the Roadmap towards ending Russian energy imports. Our key messages ahead of this communication can be found herewith, showcasing how our sector Solar Heat, can help tackle our journey towards energy resilience, home grown energy production from renewables and affordability. - In the same vein, we have co-signed together with many organisations this letter by Clean Heat Europe to – Fast-track Europe’s competitiveness in clean heat – Unleash a demand shock for clean heat solutions – Enshrine air quality at the heart of Europe’s net zero economy  Find our joint letter herewith (ink in comments below): Open Letter: A Clean Heat Wave for European Competitiveness – heatright - And last but not least, Solar Heat Europe is now a new member of the @BringHeatHome campaign ! The campaign responds to a stark reality: heating and cooling account for over half of the EU’s energy demand, around 27% of total CO₂ emissions, and a significant share of costly fossil fuel imports. It calls for an accelerated deployment of sustainable district energy systems, heat pumps, renewable heat sources and energy efficiency solutions across Europe, highlighting their critical role in delivering affordable energy, climate action, energy security, and economic competitiveness. Let’s join forces to make this energy transition a reality. Because it can be a win for our societies, our independence and our economy. And may our values for peace, democracy and sustainable progress prevail. Full details available here https://lnkd.in/epiv_U2p

We are a proud signatory of this joint letter, advocating for more visibility and political push for the Heat decarbonisation agenda. Solar Heat has a lot to offer.... and can work in synergies with all energy sources, making optimum use of resources.

Glad to share that we are now partner to the Bring Heat Home campaign!!! Solar heat is an affordable, renewable and reliable energy. And on top guess what...it is made in Europe by our members!!!

☀️ If solar thermal at 80C delivers during Ville de Genève winters ❄️, TVP SOLAR SA works anywhere! I'm proud that our home city is becoming the showcase for modern decarbonized district heating 🔥. Since commissioning in 2021 at SIG we have saved more than 400 tons of CO2 emissions producing on average more than 500 MWh per year ♻️ . #greencity #districtheat #solarthermal #decarbonization

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Cold days in Berlin but warm atmosphere among the #PVT community meeting there!! PVT, an innovative technology, which we are proud to represent at Solar Heat Europe with our members ! What does 'PVT' stand for ? It's the combination of photovoltaic AND thermal on the same panel, making really a great use of the rooftop space! A great match to produce BOTH heat AND power. Our Managing Director Valérie Séjourné had the honor to join the kick off meeting of a new SHC TCP - IEA Technology Cooperation Programme on Solar Heating and Cooling initiative to focus on #PVT. Coordinated by our member and colleague Dr. Korbinian Kramer from Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE, this task 73 will last until 2028 and will aim at working on the awareness of PVT heating systems (air and liquid based) for their greater uptake, promoting and gathering the research community working on this. Fantastic to also have our member DualSun with Laetitia Brottier leading another key sub task in this work!! #PVT can be used on buildings, but also district heating and industry. Together with our Frank Bruce from our member Naked Energy Ltd, Valérie will co-lead the task dedicated to Awareness raising also with Doug Smith and of course anyone interested to join this work ! There will be many synergies between the work of this IEA SHC task and what we do at Solar Heat Europe, to promote a great policy and financial framework for all solar heat technologies! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you would like to promote your activities, showcase your case studies and installations and help the sector grow further!! #solarheatissmart Full list of Task members herewith:Raquel Simón Allué, Isabel G., Maria Herrando Zapater, Laetitia Brottier, Qian Wang, Corry de Keizer, Dr. Korbinian Kramer, Valérie Séjourné, Frank Bruce, @isabellekosteniuk/Lucio Mesquita

#Heatishalf of our energy needs.... Yet, it is still not clearly identified as a priority in the recently published 2025 Work Programme from the European Commission (see first comment). Whilst we welcome the announcements for the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, Affordable Energy Action Plan, Industry Decarbonisation Accelerator Plan and the phase out of Russian gas imports, announced in the Commission Work Programme, Solar Heat Europe and its members are concerned about the European Commission's lack of clarity regarding a heating and cooling strategy. With only this 'light' reference ie, “explore methods to decarbonise Europe’s heating and cooling systems and integrate citizens and communities as key participants in the energy transition”, we indeed believe that more should be done for this key energy need.   The last heating and cooling strategy dates back to 2016, it is then urgent that a new strategy, in line with economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, is developed asap, for the benefit of both European industries and households across the continent.   The deployment of the latest technologies for industrial and residential heating is necessary to restore the competitiveness of the European economy. #Solarthermal energy: ·     is manufactured in the European Union; . is a no-regret solution which reduces any other energy consumption ·     makes European industry independent by decoupling its costs from geopolitical and economic developments; . provides an affordable and predictable source of heat. #Solarheat must be supported by a proper EU heating and cooling strategy, so as ultimately to have a strong "Made in Europe" solar industry, boosting the continent's competitiveness.