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.
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
Hundreds of district heating networks in Europe are already enjoying solar… 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.
Renewable Heating and Cooling in Greece: Key highlights from the Roundtable Exchange
The webinar “Renewable Heating and Cooling in Greece: A Roundtable Exchange” marked a new edition
« Emergence » – Solar Heat Europe resets to accelerate growth and race for the energy transition
Brussels, 3rd April 2025: Solar Heat Europe, the voice of the solar thermal industry in
How can the EU unleash a clean heat wave? An open letter calling for a more competitive EU clean heat sector
Solar Heat Europe, alongside eight other trade associations and civil society organisations within the Clean
Upcoming events
Stay tuned on our Solar Heat Agenda!
Brussels, Belgium
Hosted by the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling, this premier conference...
Join us for an enlightening event organised by the RHC-ETIP project, focusing on Central and...
The EHP Congress is Euroheat & Power’s flagship business event, and the largest gathering dedicated...
Affordable housing is a cornerstone of social equity and sustainability in Europe’s green transition. This...
Join Solar Heat Europe
The voice of the solar thermal industry
43
There are 43 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.