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.
Citizens Energy Package & Clean Energy Investment Strategy:Â Good intentions but still steps to be takenÂ
Yesterday, the European Commission presented the Clean Energy Investment Strategy and the Citizens Energy Package. These two texts
EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act: Last-minute change within the Commission materially disadvantages EU-based solar thermal industry
Brussels, 4th March 2026 – The Industrial Accelerator Act, released today by the Commission, was
EU public procurement consultation: an opportunity to promote EU-made solar technologiesÂ
Solar Heat Europe contributed to the European Commission’s consultation on the revision for the EU public procurement rules. Public
Upcoming events
Stay tuned on our Solar Heat Agenda!
Brussels, Belgium
The Cool Heating Coalition and Clean Heat Europe are organising an afternoon event together to...
The 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference – ISEC 2026 invites researchers, industry leaders, and energy...
Hybrid Solar Systems for Industrial Process Heat and Power: From Concepts to Implementation SOLINDARITY and...
Join over 500 professionals at Euroheat & Power’s flagship business event, and the largest gathering...
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There are 44 members in our network, including suppliers, manufacturers, project developers, research institutes and national associations.
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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.