Membership

AFIQ.ER is an employers’ association set up to defend the interests of manufacturers and importers of firing equipment, which has now evolved into solar thermal. This evolution of the AFIQ.ER association has taken place as the market has evolved, while maintaining the same market operators. As there is no Portuguese association for solar thermal, the association has seen this positive development for its members. Overall, AFIQ.ER understands itself as an association for the defence of solar.

Belsolar was founded in 1998 as an association of suppliers of solar energy systems. The members of Belsolar are specialized in systems for active thermal solar energy or solar boilers. Since 2010, Belsolar has been part of Climafed, the Belgian federation for climate technologies, which has been active in the heating market since 1973 and until recently was known as ATTB, the Association for Thermal Technologies in Belgium.

Aurinkoteknillinen is the Finnish Solar Energy Association

The Austria Solar association brings together all well-known suppliers of solar heating systems. The association was founded in 1999. The association represents the interests of over 160 companies from six different countries (Austria, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, France), from manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and project developers to installers. All well-known R&D facilities for solar heating are also represented in the association.

As an industry association BSW has been representing the corporate interests of the solar and solar storage industry in Germany and important foreign markets with competence and commitment for many years. They as an informant, consultant and mediator in the areas of activity between industry, politics and consumers. They ensure investment security in the growing solar energy industry. All the important companies in the solar industry—from raw material suppliers and production companies, through traders to operating companies, planners and financiers—rely on the expertise and communication skills of the German Solar Association.

The Hellenic Federation of Solar Industries (EBHE) was founded in 1979. Today it has  22 regular members from the solar heating systems manufacturing industry, as well as 30 associate members like the Solar Systems Laboratory of the National " Demokritos " Research Center and the Center for Renewable Energy Sources - CRES.

Enerplan is a French national solar energy association composed of professionals from various sectors such as industry, construction, trade, and services. The association was founded in 1983. As a significant proponent of solar energy, Enerplan's primary missions include representing the solar energy sector in France and promoting its development across all applications, ensuring it plays a crucial role in the country's transition to renewable energy sources.

Since 1983, Holland Solar has been the trade association for all companies active in the Dutch solar energy sector. Holland Solar, together with its members, ensures that the sector can continue to grow in a sustainable way.

The Cyprus Union of Solar Thermal Industrialists was founded in 1977 and is the sole organization in Cyprus regarding Solar Thermal Systems. Cyprus has always been a pioneer in solar thermal systems. The industry began in the 1960’s and currently the Union comprises of 25 member companies. The majority of manufacturers produce flat plate collectors and thermosyphonic systems with an annual production of 45-50,000m2. With more than 92% of households and 54% of hotels using solar thermal systems, Cyprus boasts the highest installed capacity in the world with 1m2 collector area/capita.

The Macedonian Solar Association “Solar Macedonia” is a professional, scientific, educational, and non-governmental association whose focus is strengthening cooperation between North Macedonian and regional companies in the solar energy sector (producers, contractors, importers, traders, academic experts, etc.), as well as connecting experts and scientists from all scientific branches for the promotion of renewable energy sources.

Founded in February 2024, Solterm Italia is the newly established industrial association dedicated to advancing the solar thermal sector in Italy. The association's mission is to reposition solar thermal energy as a key pillar of Italy’s energy transition by enhancing public awareness, advocating for improved incentive policies, and fostering the sustainable growth of the industry. By uniting key players from across the sector, Solterm Italia aims to drive innovation, facilitate large-scale adoption, and ensure that solar thermal technology plays a central role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

The Spiug association brings together  leading production companies that operate actively on the Polish installation and heating market in the field of modern and ecological technologies for generating heat and hot water.

Svensk Solenergi is an association representing Sweden's solar energy industry. Through advocacy, public engagement, and collaboration with key stakeholders, the organisation actively works to drive the growth and development of solar energy in Sweden.

Swissolar is the Swiss association of solar energy professionals. It represents the Swiss solar industry, that is to say all companies and institutions in the solar economy, as well as organisations that defend the interests of the solar economy.

The Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES) is the Greek national Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (RES), Rational Use of Energy (RUE) and Energy Saving (ES). It is a public entity, supervised by the Ministry of Environment and Energy and has financial and administrative independence. Its main goal is the promotion of RES/RUE/ES applications at a national and international level, as well as the support of related activities taking into consideration the principles of sustainable development.

Fraunhofer ISE, with a staff of about 1400, is the largest solar research institute in Europe. They are committed to promoting a sustainable, economic, secure and socially just energy supply system based on renewable energy sources.

The Institute for Building Energetics, Thermotechnology, and Energy Storage (IGTE) at the University of Stuttgart strengthens its lead in energy technology, focusing on building energetics and district concepts. Established in 2018 by merging three institutes, IGTE stands as a broad research center committed to addressing major challenges in energy engineering. This includes tackling complex issues in research, teaching, and technology transfer, particularly in the integration and optimization of energy systems for sustainable urban development.

Based in Brussels, the International Copper Association (ICA) Europe is the leading advocate for the copper industry in Europe. As ICA's European branch, the organisation represents companies that mine, smelt and recycle copper for use across the economy, in the electricity system, buildings, transport and industry. Through a team of policy, industry and scientific experts, ICA Europe promotes copper as an essential material for achieving the EU's ambition of a resilient, climate-neutral Europe and seeks to ensure that EU policies enable the sustainable production of copper to serve Europe's future needs

Newheat is a company based in France that specialises in designing, financing, building, and operating renewable heat and waste-heat production plants tailored to customer needs. They focus on delivering reliable, competitive, and CO2-free heat supply solutions. Newheat is known for its expertise in developing solar thermal heat plants that harnesses solar energy to hot water, steam, or thermal oil, transforming solar radiation into heat through solar thermal collectors. Their approach is aimed at fostering sustainable development and energy efficiency in various sectors, including industrial applications and district heating networks.

Novar specializes in developing green energy systems for the corporate market, encompassing generation, storage, distribution, and management. Their turn-key projects are designed to contribute significantly to green energy systems, emphasizing clean generation, efficient storage, smart delivery, and intelligent management – all the way from A to Zero.

Solar Promotion GmbH and its international subsidiaries, Solar Promotion International GmbH and Conexio-PSE GmbH, organise conferences and exhibitions in the area of renewable energy and energy efficiency around the world. The smarter E, their product, is a leading innovation and communication platform, which focuses on the generation, storage, distribution and use of energy and its intelligent and interlinked interaction.

The SPF Institute for Solar Technology was founded in 1981 and is part of the OST Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, located in Rapperswil at the lake of Zurich. 50 employees focus on various topics in the field of renewable energy technology and run an internationally accredited test laboratory.

The University of Évora (Universidade de Évora) is a public university in Évora, Portugal. Located in the heart of the region in Portugal with the highest direct normal irradiation (DNI) (and one of the highest in Europe) the University of Évora is investing in the development of activities in the field of Renewable Energies with a special focus on Solar Energy. UEvora’s Renewable Energies Chair (UEvora-CER), established in 2010, stands for the University’s Research Group in this field. UEvora-CER develops applied research on solar radiation conversion technologies and applications to the Energy Transition: PV or CSP power generation; thermal (TES) or electrical energy storage; solar energy for energy supply to Industry and Agriculture; solar resource and Energy system integration strategies.

AEE - Institute for Sustainable Technologies (AEE INTEC) was founded in 1988 and is today one of the leading European institutes for applied research in the field of renewable energy and resource efficiency. In the three target group areas "Buildings", "Cities & Networks" and "Industrial Systems" as well as three technological working groups "Renewable Energies", "Thermal Storages" and "Water and Process Technologies", the range of R&D projects carried out extends from basic research projects to the implementation of demonstration plants.

Boortmalt is a global malting company with a production capacity of 3 million tonnes. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Boortmalt’s expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers, and food industries who rely on the supply of top-quality malted barley. Boortmalt has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative through which we have pledged to do our bit to keep warming below 1.5°C.

CEA’s Liten institute, located at the Grenoble CEA centre and the INES (Chambéry) site, is a CEA technological research institute specializing in energy transition technology. Its research activities focus on a number of key areas: solar power, network management, storage, including batteries, and hydrogen, geared to energy efficiency and a circular economy. Its research encompasses diverse applications in the energy generation and distribution markets, transport and industrial processes, and for the environment. CEA’s Liten institute is a member of the Carnot Institute for Future Energy Sources.

The National Renewable Energy Centre of Spain (CENER) develops applied research in renewable energies, and provides technological support to companies and energy institutions in five areas: wind, solar thermal and photovoltaic solar energy, biomass, energy transition in cities, and grid integration, electrical storage and hydrogen. CENER is a technology centre with worldwide recognised prestige, activity and experience.

Abora Solar is the company that currently designs and manufactures one of the most efficient certified PVT solar panel in the world, with an 87% efficiency. Based in Zaragoza, Spain, they market their latest generation solar solutions to countries such as France, Switzerland, Iceland, Germany, Colombia, Greece or Portugal.

Absolicon is a leading developer and manufacturer of concentrated solar heat solutions, primarily known for its innovative solar collector systems. Based in Sweden, the company specializes in providing robust, high-efficiency solar thermal collectors that are used in various applications, including industrial processes, district heating, and large buildings. Absolicon's technology harnesses solar energy to produce heat and steam, significantly reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Their systems are designed to deliver high temperatures, which are essential for industrial heat processes, making solar thermal energy a viable solution for sustainable industrial and urban development.

Alanod Solar is recognized as the world's largest manufacturer of high-selective absorbing surfaces for solar hot water and commercial process heat, as well as high-reflecting aluminum mirrors. Their products are designed to enhance the efficiency of solar thermal systems by increasing the absorption of solar energy while minimizing heat loss. Alanod Solar's innovative surface technologies are critical for improving the performance of solar thermal applications, making solar energy more viable and effective for a wide range of industrial uses.

BDR Thermea is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative heating and cooling solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. With a strong presence across Europe and extending globally, BDR Thermea offers a comprehensive range of products, including boilers, heat pumps, solar thermal systems, and hydrogen boilers.

Calpak was founded in 1976 as a subsidiary company of BP (British Petroleum) and soon became the first company in Europe to make the use of solar energy for domestic hot water familiar to the consumers. Since 1990, it continues its successful course as a purely Greek company. Up to date, more than 300,000 Calpak solar systems have been installed in European householders whilst Calpak remains a pioneer in the field of research, development and production of quality solar thermal collectors and hot water tanks.

DualSun was founded in 2010 by two engineers from the École Centrale Paris, Jérôme Mouterde and Laetitia Brottier. DualSun is the designer of the world’s first certified hybrid solar panel “Made in France”. This 2-in-1 panel produces both electricity and hot water. It is designed by a team of engineers based in Marseille and manufactured in a dedicated factory labelled “Vitrine Industrie du Futur” in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. DualSun has also developed MyDualSun, a simple and fast simulator that allows to carry out a complete study of a project.

G2 Energy is a manufacturer, supplier and installer of solar heating systems supplied directly to end users. With years of experience in the industry, they have proven themselves as experts in large-scale solar heating systems. The company focuses on medium to large-scale systems ranging from 50 m² to 25,000 m² and even larger. Since 2019, they have realised one of the largest solar thermal projects in the Netherlands to date with a 9,300 m² aperture surface system at a flower grower, and in 2020 have surpassed this with a 15,000 m² system.

GREENoneTEC is recognised as the world's largest solar thermal flat-plate-collector manufacturer, with an annual production capacity exceeding 1.6 million square meters of panels. Headquartered in Austria, the company operates highly automated and process-secured robotic production lines, ensuring high-quality products with excellent delivery performance and reliability. Specialising in solar thermal collectors, GREENoneTEC provides tailored solutions to meet specific customer needs, contributing to the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.

Magontec Limited is a global manufacturer and distributor specializing in magnesium and titanium cathodic corrosion protection products. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Potts Point, Australia, Magontec has facilities in Germany and China as well. The company's products include cathodic corrosion anodes and various magnesium alloys, serving industries requiring corrosion protection solutions​.

Meriaura Energy, formerly known as Savosolar, is a solar thermal manufacturer and a game changer in the industry. Their solar thermal collectors are one of the most efficient in the world for large scale systems, and were invented by a group of Finnish entrepreneurs and engineers who wanted to use their coating expertise to make a difference by offering the world better and cleaner energy solutions.

Naked Energy is a British design and engineering business, leading the global innovation in solar thermal and solar PVT with a mission to change energy for good. The business has set out to decarbonise heating and cooling globally, and so support the transition to net zero carbon. Naked Energy’s high energy density solutions are capable to decarbonise heat affordably given their distributed nature, and its solar PVT technology delivers up to 3.5 times the energy per m2 in comparison to conventional solar electricity or PV technology.

While the company has produced a number of products in its nearly 100 years of operation, Rheem is currently a global manufacturer that produces heating, cooling, water heating, pool & spa heating and commercial refrigeration products. Solahart is part of Rheem Australia, offering a comprehensive range of solar products, including solar power systems, solar hot water solutions, heat pumps, battery storage, and the innovative Solahart PowerStore® - Australia’s first solar-smart electric water heater.

SOLID Solar Energy Systems GmbH, based in Graz, Austria, specializes in engineering and providing turnkey solutions for large-scale solar thermal energy systems. Established in 1992, SOLID has become a key player in planning, building, delivering, assembling, and operating solar plants that supply hot water, room heating, industrial process heat, and district heating. The company also offers electric and thermal heat pumps and photovoltaics, further expanding its portfolio of sustainable energy solutions. With projects around the world, SOLID combines extensive knowledge and research and development to advance solar thermal technologies and systems.

Founded in 2013, the French Group designs, manufactures and distributes solar hot water and solar heating systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Their mission is to accelerate the energy transition by offering products adapted to ecological and environmental challenges. Syrius Solar Industry employs over 114 people across its four manufacturing sites based in mainland France (Montpellier), Reunion Island (Saint-Louis), New Caledonia (Dumbéa), and Martinique (Fort de France). As of today, 36,500m² of Syrius collectors and 15,000 Syrus water heaters are installed worldwide, contributing significantly to the decarbonisation of the heating and cooling sector with mature solar thermal solutions.

TVP Solar is a Swiss-based company specialising in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of innovative high-vacuum flat solar thermal panels. These panels are used in a variety of applications, including industrial process heat and steam, district heating, water treatment, desalination, cooling, and air conditioning. The company's products aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and provide cost-effective, emission-free thermal energy solutions. TVP Solar's technology is distinguished by its use of high-vacuum technology, enhancing the efficiency and performance of its solar thermal panels.

VENMAN is a leading Greek OEM/ODM company, a pioneer in the manufacture of heating tanks and energy-saving items for Greece and the whole world, providing these services for over 30 years.