Solar Thermal grows strongly in Europe – ESTIF publishes latest market statistics
Munich, 25 May 2009. The European Solar Thermal Industry Federations (ESTIF) publishes today its annual statistics of the solar thermal markets in Europe. The publication is presented at the 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009), which opens its doors today.
“In 2008, solar thermal heating and cooling solutions gained favour in more and more countries”, says ESTIF Secretary General Uwe Trenkner. “The solar thermal market in the EU and Switzerland grew by over 60% to 3,3 GWth of new capacity or 4,76 mil m2 of collector area”. While the biggest push clearly came from the German market having more than doubled, demand for solar thermal technology increased strongly also in smaller markets, such as Ireland, Poland and Portugal.
Austria continues to lead continental Europe in per-capita numbers: With a total capacity in operation of 273 kWth per 1000 inhabitants it trails only world champion Cyprus, which reached 623 kWth per 1000 inhabitants at the end of 2008. And with 29 kWth per 1000 inhabitants Austria’s newly installed capacity is more than what high-potential countries such as Spain, Italy or France have installed over the past 20 years.
Meanwhile, solar thermal is becoming a solid economic stimulator: The European turnover in solar thermal products surpassed the 3 billion Euro mark in 2008 and the industry now employs more than 40 000 persons on a full-time basis.
“Solar thermal is well-anchored in today’s markets – our solutions help consumers and society to reduce our carbon footprint and dependence on scarce, imported fuels” says Olivier Drücke, President of ESTIF. “This is also the key reason why we believe that our sector will be less affected by the current economic turmoil”.
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Press contact
Uwe Trenkner
ESTIF Secretary General
Tel: +32 2 546 19 37
Fax: +32 2 546 19 39
Email: uwe.trenkner@estif.org
Elsa Özmen
ESTIF Conference Officer
Tel: +32 2 400 10 72
Fax: + 32 2 546 19 39
Email: estec2009@estif.org
European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF)
Renewable Energy House
Rue d' Arlon 63-67
B-1040 Brussels
www.estif.org
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Solar Thermal grows strongly in Europe– ESTIF publishes latest market statistics
Date: 25 May 2009
Munich, 25 May 2009. The European Solar Thermal Industry Federations (ESTIF) publishes today its annual statistics of the solar thermal markets in Europe. The publication is presented at the 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009), which opens its doors today.
Download the full press release in word (1.56 MB) or in PDF (20 KB)
“European Solar Days” – From a Successful National Initiative
to a Europe-Wide Awareness-Raising Campaign
Date: 25 May 2009
Munich, 25 May 2009: The second European Solar Days were celebrated from
15 to 22 May with more than 500 000 citizens participating in 7 000 events in 15 European countries. Solar PV and Solar Thermal are replacing fossil fuels and
nuclear energy in Europe.
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Solar Energy for District Heating - A Promising Technology
Date: 25 May 2009
Munich, 25 may 2009. 9% of the heating loads in Europe are covered by block and district heating systems, and the new EU Renewable Energy Directive promotes the integration of renewables – including solar thermal – into these networks. The 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009) will
bring to the fore the improvements needed to fully utilise the potential of solar district heating.
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Date: 25 May 2009
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What is Solar Thermal Energy
Date: 25 May 2009
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About estec2009
Date: 25 May 2009
Munich, 25 May 2009. The 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009), which takes place on 25-26 May 2009 at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, is the premier international event dedicated to solar thermal energy worldwide. More than 100 speakers from over 25 countries worldwide followed the invitation the invitation of the European Solar Thermal industry federation (ESTIF) and will provide managers and industry experts with latest information not only on markets and trends, but also on technology and policies on solar thermal applications ranging from hot water preparation and space heating to industrial process heat and solar assisted cooling.
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ESTIF, the Voice of Solar Thermal in Europe
Date: 25 May 2009
Munich, 25 may 2009. The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation represents manufacturers, service providers and national solar associations. With more than 100 members from 19 countries, ESTIF represents more than 95% of the European market for solar thermal products.
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estec2009 informs a sector in transition
Date: 15 September 2008
Munich, 25 May 2009. In 2009, the largest global conference dedicated to solar thermal energy takes place in Munich, Germany. The estec conference hosted by ESTIF, the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation, has developed into the most important platform within the rapidly changing sector. In the dynamic environment of a fast developing European market, estec2009 provides relevant information on markets and trends, technology and policies in the field of hot water preparation, space heating and solar assisted cooling. More than 600 participants from all over Europe and beyond will attend the international conference on 25-26 May 2009.
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