06 OCT 2023 Demo projects of high-solar-fraction buildings carefully analysed The IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme addresses the question of what is needed to reach a high degree of self-sufficiency in solar energy buildings... read more
09 AUG 2023 Solar thermal achieves highest level of "real" climate neutrality The term “climate neutral” is omnipresent today. But there is no generally accepted official definition of climate neutrality. Instead there are three... read more
17 JAN 2023 Analysing 126 solar energy buildings across Europe The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings directive tightens the energy standards for buildings across the European Union. read more
22 DEC 2022 Analysing 126 solar energy buildings across Europe The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings directive tightens the energy standards for buildings across the European Union. The member states... read more
26 OCT 2022 Optimised PVT and heat pump combinations for heating and cooling of buildings In combination with the Eurosun 2022 conference, the second IEA SHC Task 66 industry workshop entitled "Solar thermal and/or PVT combined with heat pumps... read more
03 SEP 2022 Eurosun 2022: Engaging keynotes by a unique mix of policy and research experts From 26 to 29 September, Kassel, Germany, will be the venue for the Eurosun 2022 conference. read more
14 APR 2022 How to get renewable energy to buildings in dense urban areas On 23 March 2022, the first industry workshop organised by IEA SHC Task 66 – Solar Energy Buildings showcased solar building ideas from different corners... read more
02 MAY 2021 How to design an 85 % solar-heated and 100 % solar air-conditioned house During an online meeting from 1 to 2 July, the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling programme will launch a new global research platform called Task 66 Solar... read more
24 APR 2021 Solar-heated multi-family buildings gain popularity in Germany Many new largely solar-heated houses in Germany are multi-family buildings, and their number is growing, according to Sonnenhaus-Institut (Solar House... read more
24 APR 2021 Solar houses: above 95 % solar fraction is possible Between 2014 and 2019, the Austrian Climate and Energy Fund supported the construction of over 100 solar-heated houses, 19 of which were monitored by the... read more
20 FEB 2020 Solar Energy Buildings to make cities fit for the future Buildings account for around 40 % of the world’s primary energy consumption. Hence, they are the number one cause of resource consumption on earth. read more