Conference Programme

Welcome to the 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference

Increasing the use of renewable energies has become a primary concern for policy-makers all over Europe. The European Directive on Renewable Energy Sources – which was agreed upon in December 2008 – covers for the first time also the heating and cooling sector.

And obligations to use solar thermal or other renewables technologies in buildings are spreading in Europe, with Germany being the latest country with such legislation. Last year, consumers saw the oil price surge to 140 $ per barrel and in January Europeans were again reminded that their gas supply depends upon only a very small number of countries. These new framework conditions are creating opportunities for the solar thermal industry. Even though we do not know the economic development of the next one or two years, the medium-term outlook for solar thermal is very bright.

The 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009) aims to help the solar thermal sector to take advantage of this favourable context. All stakeholders of the solar thermal sector are invited to join us on 25-26 May 2009 at the Bayerischer Hof – one of Germany’s top hotel addresses. Register today and be amongst the more than 600 participants benefiting from the great opportunity estec offers.

The estec2009 programme has been drawn up to help you “get ready for the global solar thermal boom”. It will provide up-to-date information on current and emerging solar thermal markets, newest technological innovations and latest policy developments.

I am looking forward to welcoming you all in Munich at estec2009.

Best regards,

Olivier Drücke
ESTIF President





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