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.
Energy costs and CO2 emissions can be brought down with solar heat technologies
Antwerp, 11th February 2026 – Ahead of the informal European Council meeting in Alden Biesen, key
Efficient District Heating: Solar Thermal gets traction
In its Renewables 2025 report released in October 2025, the International Energy Agency (IEA) identified solar thermal district heating (SDH) as
Affordable Housing Plan and Grids Package: Our key takeaways from the perspective of solar heatÂ
The European Commission has recently unveiled two major initiatives designed to progress towards more sustainable, inclusive and carbon-neutral
Upcoming events
Stay tuned on our Solar Heat Agenda!
The 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference – ISEC 2026 invites researchers, industry leaders, and energy...
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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.