Solar Heat Europe

This summer, we released our #SolarThermal Market Outlook, reporting 1.8 million m2 of newly installed capacity, a📉compared to 2022. With proper incentives, solar heat can advance the #energytransition, as shown by📈figures from countries with political #support schemes. 🧵1/2

🧵2/2 Whether you're just starting or refining your strategy, check it out now: view.genially.com/672b4aa4957e01…

📢Ready to advance on your city's heat detox journey? Discover the @eumayors' Heat Detox Kit, a comprehensive digital toolbox providing the support and resources needed to help detoxify your city's heating and cooling systems, for example with #solarheat.🌞 🧵1/2

Are you interested in the #energytransition? 🍃 Do you want to learn more about the #renewable heating and cooling sector in Croatia? Join our online roundtable organised on 11 February! Register here 👉us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

💭Have you ever heard of PVT? This hybrid technology produces renewable electricity and heat with the same #solar collector. In urban areas, where space is limited and energy requirements are high, PVT can drive the #energytransition.💡 Find out more 👇 youtu.be/cuJHVklv0Tc?si…

🧵2/2 For more information, read the JRC report on housing affordability and energy poverty: publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/han…

In 2023, 18.5% of EU households were not able to keep their home warm in winter, a📈compared to 2022. The🇪🇺needs to act on #energy poverty. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings through better insulation and renewable heating systems, such as #solarthermal, is key! 🧵1/2

Read the Solar Heat Europe 2023 market report: solarheateurope.eu/wp-content/upl…

🧵2/3 With proper political push, the European #solarthermal sector can triple its capacity by 2030, which would lead to 33.3 Mt of CO2 savings and 21.1 BCM of avoided gas consumption per year. Read more about the climate highlights of 2024: climate.copernicus.eu/global-climate…

🚨2024 was the hottest year on record and the first to exceed 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level. To tackle human-caused climate change, a decarbonisation of the #energy sector is crucial. Thanks to solar thermal, 150.7 million tons of CO2 are already saved every year. 🧵1/3

New year, new social media platform! ✨ Follow us on Bluesky and let's talk #solarheat: bsky.app/profile/solarh…

🧵2/2 Subscribe to @eumayors' Cities Heat Detox campaign👉eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/The-Cities-…

Did you know that solar thermal panels also work in the winter, even when they're covered in snow?☃️ Discover the story of Geneva🇨🇭, which uses the sun to supply its 105 kilometres-long district heating system all year round: eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/going-beyon… 🧵1/2

🗝️ Our keyword for 2025 is #implementation 🚀 Our goal is to work towards a successful implementation of the Fit for 55 package and an increased uptake of #solarheat technologies across all sectors in Europe! Until then, we wish you a Festive Holiday Season and a Happy 2025! 🎄

🆕Our December newsletter is out! Some highlights👇 🇬🇧 The @britishlibrary hosts now the UK's largest solar thermal installation 🇪🇺First 100 days of the new @EU_Commission 🌞Two new members joining the Solar Heat Europe network Subscribe➡️solarheateurope.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=67…

🚀 Save the Date: January 9, 2025 | 10:00–11:30 AM CET Join the @REDI4HEAT workshop: Expanding Renewables Horizons: Data Solutions for Heating & Cooling🌍 What to expect: ✅ Insights into gaps in national datasets ✅ Solutions for better data collection & accessibility ✅ Discussions on heating & cooling challenges 📅 Be part of shaping strategies for renewable heating & cooling! 👉 Register now: redi4heat.ehpa.org/events/expandi… #RenewableEnergy #HeatingAndCooling #REDI4HEAT #EUProjects

How can we bridge research and industry to fight climate change with innovative solar energy solutions? 🌞 This was discussed at the GA of the @SolarHubEU project, which aims to develop innovative solar thermal and PV solutions at a commercial scale to advance the #GreenDeal 🚀

1/2 Subscribe to @eumayors' Cities Heat Detox campaign👉eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/The-Cities-…

Wondering if Solar District Heating systems work also in less sunny countries?🌥️ Yes, they do! Discover the story of the small Baltic town of Salaspils🇱🇻, which sources 20% of its heat from the sun: eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/salaspils-s… 🧵1/2

🧵2/2 Read the full Solar Thermal Navigator Brief: wbcsd.org/resources/sola…

Check out the Solar Thermal Navigator Brief by @wbcsd! It contains guidance for industrial users on decarbonising their heat supply with #solarthermal☀️ Solar heat is a renewable heating technology providing temperatures up to 400°C, suitable for industrial applications. 🧵1/2