Renewable energy sources have become a central piece of the energy system in Europe. And solar heat is also playing a relevant role, more specifically in renewable heating and cooling.

Monday, 3 July 2017 – Brussels – 25 years ago, the solar thermal sector in Europe started working together, with the aim of having a common voice for solar heat in Europe. That initiative evolved into what later became the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF). Over these years, ESTIF has brought the sector together, has promoted its interests under a common voice and has been a driving force for the recognition of renewable energy in Europe and, more specifically, on renewable heating and cooling.

Renewable energy sources have become a central piece of the energy system in Europe. And solar heat is also playing a relevant role, more specifically in renewable heating and cooling. Today, there are over 10 million solar heat systems installed in Europe. Over these 25 years, the solar heat sector has brought to the market a proven and reliable technology. Today they apply advanced technology, from nanotechnology to laser, in order to make the most out of a simple concept: using the heat from the Sun to bring warmth to European citizens.