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01 Feb Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

Belo Horizonte’s Steps Towards a New Solar Energy Legislation (2010)

Belo Horizonte’s Steps Towards a New Solar Energy Legislation (2010)

This case study was written by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. It focuses on the city of Belo Horizonte, which is the capital of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, and recaps their experience in passing a solar thermal hot water heat...

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01 Feb Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

German Ministry of Foreign Affairs with New 203 m² Air Collector System

German Ministry of Foreign Affairs with New 203 m² Air Collector System

Since December 2011, a total of 81 solar air collectors by German manufacturer Grammer Solar have supplied the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Berlin with sun-heated air. The air collector system is part of an energy savings contract that the Ministry...

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31 Jan Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

Solar Water Heaters (2011)

Solar Water Heaters (2011)

This report was compiled by Manaar Zuhurudeen, a Research Assistant at The Saylor Foundation, and posted on Saylor’s website as part of their efforts to support online higher education for free. It supplies and covers the essential information on ho...

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31 Jan Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

Argentina: Mendoza Solar Conference Promotes Solar Cities

Argentina: Mendoza Solar Conference Promotes Solar Cities

An organisation to support solar energy in Argentina is the Solar City Network (Red de Ciudades Solares), which places the emphasis on solar water heating. Part of their work consists of non-commercial conferences and exhibitions, which take place in...

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31 Jan Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

Performance Analysis of a Solar Heating System Coupled to a Heat Pump for Building Renovation Purposes (2009)

Performance Analysis of a Solar Heating System Coupled to a Heat Pump for Building Renovation Purposes (2009)

The paper was presented by Mr. Jacques Bony and Mr. Stéphane Citherlet from the Laboratory of Solar Energetics and Buildings Physics (Switzerland) in the framework of Task 44 of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme. It presents the energy and ...

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31 Jan Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

Performance Analysis of a Solar Heating System Coupled to a Heat Pump for Building Renovation Purposes (2009)

Performance Analysis of a Solar Heating System Coupled to a Heat Pump for Building Renovation Purposes (2009)

The paper was presented by Mr. Jacques Bony and Mr. Stéphane Citherlet from the Laboratory of Solar Energetics and Buildings Physics (Switzerland) in the framework of Task 44 of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme. It presents the energy and ...

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31 Jan Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

Bulgaria: Renewable Energy Act Removes Bureaucratic Hurdles on Solar Installations

Bulgaria: Renewable Energy Act Removes Bureaucratic Hurdles on Solar Installations

In May 2011, the Bulgarian government published its new Renewable Energy Act, with considerably less favourable conditions for investors in wind farm and photovoltaic projects. However, it removed some hurdles for installing solar collector systems o...

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30 Jan Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

The WB Clean Technology Fund. MENA Renewable Energy Program (2009)

The WB Clean Technology Fund. MENA Renewable Energy Program (2009)

This is a presentation from Mr. Mohab Hallouda (World Bank Energy Specialist) during the “MENA Energized: Regional Challenges to "Green the Power" Sector” event held in in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It was jointly organized by the Regional ...

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27 Jan Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

Solar Hot Water in Alaska (2011)

Solar Hot Water in Alaska (2011)

This presentation was written by Harvey Bowers of the Alaska Center for Appropriate Technology (ACAT). It provides information on solar thermal water heating in cold climates and uses a case study and examples from installations in Alaska to demonstra...

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27 Jan Posted by in Solar Thermal News | Comments

Current Status and Perspectives of Solar Thermal in Ecuador (2011)

Current Status and Perspectives of Solar Thermal in Ecuador (2011)

This presentation was delivered during the UNEP (United National Environment Programme) Regional Workshop jointly held with OLADE (the Latin American Energy Organization) in Chile (June 2011) in the framework of the Solar Water Heating Transformation ...

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