Our technologies

We represent solar heat technologies, dedicated to the production of renewable heat. With a legacy of continuous innovation and proven performance, our EU-made technologies drive the decarbonisation of the largest share of energy consumed: Heat.

Solar Thermal

Non-Concentrated

These technologies harness the sun's free energy to generate direct renewable heat in the form of hot water or steam.

Solar hybrid - PVT

Photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) is a hybrid technology that combines both renewable power and heat generation.

Solar Thermal

Concentrated

These technologies harness the sun's energy for the production of high temperature heat, steam and renewable electricity.

Energy storage

Solar thermal systems inherently include thermal storage, ensuring continuous availability of thermal energy even when sunlight is not present.

Heat is Half

The decarbonisation of the heating and cooling sector is imperative for reaching Europe’s net-zero targets, providing energy security, and boosting industrial competitiveness.

Our applications

Browse our different market segments!

Our applications range from small-scale systems serving residential and tertiary buildings to large-scale installations supplying entire cities or industrial facilities. Solar heat solutions can be tailored to meet diverse needs across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, offering sustainable alternatives for heating water, space, and industrial processes.

Over 10 million rooftops in Europe are equipped with solar heat systems… Read more

Cutting energy bills thanks to professional solar heat sources… Read more

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Hundreds of district heating networks in Europe are already enjoying solar heat… Read more

Solar thermal systems produce industrial process heat and steam… Read more

Latest news

Discover our association’s recent activities, relevant EU policy developments for renewable heating and cooling technologies, and insights into the European solar thermal market.

The EU solar thermal industry is one of the sectors which can help preserve “our welfare, environment and freedom”, in line with the Draghi report
Solar Heat Europe welcomes the new European Commission and calls for a regulatory and financial framework to triple its sector’s capacity by 2030
Calling on public authorities for clear policy signals to accelerate renewable-based heat decarbonisation

Latest events

Stay tuned on our Solar Heat Agenda!

11/02/2025
Online (Zoom),
11 February 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online (Zoom),

Registration for the Roundtable on Croatian Perspectives on the Renewable Heating and Cooling Market is...

11/12/2024
Online (Zoom),
11 December 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Online (Zoom),

As global demand for cooling solutions continues to rise, the need for sustainable and renewable...

09/12/2024
Online (Zoom),
09 December 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Online (Zoom),

Cool Heating Coalition, CEE Bankwatch and Solar Heat Europe are happy to invite you to...

05/12/2024
Online,
05 December 2024
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online,

On 5 December, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) will launch its “Renewable...

Join Solar Heat Europe

Voice of the solar thermal industry

42

There are 42 members in our network, including suppliers, manufacturers, project developers, research institutes and national associations.

16

Our members are from 16 different countries across Europe, all committed to providing citizens with clean, reliable and affordable heat.

30+

Solar Heat Europe celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022, marking more than three decades of European action.

Solar Thermal

Non-Concentrated
These technologies harness the sun's free energy to generate direct renewable heat in the form of hot water or steam.

Solar hybrid - PVT

Photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) is a hybrid technology that combines both renewable power and heat generation.

Solar Thermal

Concentrated
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Energy storage

Solar thermal systems inherently include thermal storage, ensuring continuous availability of thermal energy even when sunlight is not present.

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