Solar Heat Europe

Executive summary of Solar Heat Europe's contribution: Public procurement should ensure a level-playing field for all solar technologies. First, when a public building is looking for solarisation, the solar thermal, PVT and PV technologies should all be considered on an equal footing.

Solar Heat Europe (SHE) strongly supports the EU Commission initiative for the possible revision of the RES Directive (EU2018/2001) The goal of achieving carbon-neutrality by 2050 will require a prompt action on the mid-term climate and energy goals. We are managing a tight carbon budget and need to decarbonise as fast as possible, leaving for the final years (2030-2050) those areas harder to decarbonise.

Solar Heat Europe strongly supports the EU institutions’ objective of decarbonising Europe’s building stock, especially in a time where energy is used as a geopolitical weapon. Given that heat is half of the energy we consume, decarbonising buildings must start by decarbonising heating and cooling.

Solar Heat Europe strongly supports the idea that buildings decarbonisation will be key for the achievement of Europe’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy objectives. In this content, the revision of the EPBD is necessary to ensure an effective renovation strategy and a smooth implementation of the Fit for 55 Package.

Solar Heat Europe supports the EU pledge for carbon neutrality by 2050. Nevertheless, the proposed climate law should put citizens and businesses at its centre and allow them to engage in the required transformations of our society, from the ways we consume to the ways we produce.

Europe has a role to play in tackling climate change and the deployment of renewables, while keeping its industry globally competitive and making its society economically and socially prosperous. The climate law should be focused on citizens, empowering them to engage in the required transformations in our society, from the ways we consume to the ways we produce.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for the recast of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and supports the European Commission goal to align it with the Union's climate objectives. Energy efficiency offers multiple benefits such as greenhouse gas emission reductions, lower dependency on energy imports, job creation, alleviating energy poverty and improved health.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the commitment announced by the European Commission to increase the 2030 target for greenhouse gas emissions reduction to at least -55%. In this context, we also support the goal of realigning key directives as the RED II and the Energy Efficiency Directive to this higher ambition.

Solar Heat Europe would welcome the prompt revision of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD). In 2003, the ETD represented a positive contribution to the EU’s legislative framework, but it remained unchanged since then. Therefore, it no longer reflects the evolution and progress in technologies, energy markets and the EU legislative framework in response to the climate emergency.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity given by the European Commission to express its views on the revision of the future European legal framework on renewable energy. The latter is absolutely essential with a view to achieving climate targets. That is why we are calling above all for stability in the regulatory framework to enable effective implementation of current requirements.

The solar thermal sector supports the proposed 2040 target of a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This ambition is essential to meet the EUs climate neutrality goal by 2050. However, we are concerned about measures that could weaken the targets impact, such as the use of international carbon credits.

Solar thermal is perfectly positioned to contribute to both climate and security objectives, since it counts on a well-established manufacturing base in Europe, providing tens of thousands of jobs and supplying over 90% of the domestic demand.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the launch of the Electrification Action Plan and the Heating & Cooling Strategy. As key renewable technologies, mature, ready-to-deploy and EU-made, solar thermal technologies (STT) can actively contribute to the energy transition by offering reliable, affordable and clean energy.

The upcoming Heating & Cooling Strategy is essential to achieve the EU's decarbonisation targets and ensure energy security. Solar Heat Europe urges the European Commission to adopt a comprehensive and ambitious approach that prioritises the deployment of available and EU-made renewable heat technologies.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity given by the European Commission to express its views on the revision of the future European legal framework on energy efficiency. The latter is absolutely essential with a view to achieving climate targets. That is why we are calling above all for stability in the regulatory framework to enable effective implementation of current requirements.

Solar Heat Europe (SHE), the voice of the European solar thermal industry, highlights 4 priorities: 1. Enlarge the scope of these guidelines and specify that RAAs are for ALL renewables, including solar thermal; 2. Designate RAAs for solar thermal close to high heat demand areas, such as cities; 3. Establish synergies between RAAs and the local H&C plans required by the EED; 4.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity given by the European Commission to express its views on the revision of the Governance Regulation. The latter is absolutely essential with a view to achieving climate targets.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the revision of the EU energy security framework and thanks the European Commission for the opportunity to contribute to this framework. As such, solar heat is: Providing a renewable, clean, competitive technology clearly recognised under NZIA.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the revision of the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks and supports the Commissions objective to improve energy performance, ensure regulatory clarity and strengthen the contribution of renewable technologies. However, the current draft risks unintentionally weakening the role of solar thermal technologies within the Ecodesign framework.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the revision of the Energy Labelling requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks and strongly supports the Commissions objective to improve clarity, comparability and consumer understanding. However, the current draft unintentionally removes the main mechanism through which solar thermal technologies have been visible in the framework: the installer-made package label.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and storage tanks, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this consultation on the Commissions initiative to simplify energy efficient product legislation. SHE supports the goal of reducing unnecessary administrative burden while reinforcing compliance and consumer trust. As a sector composed largely of SMEs, the solar thermal industry depends on a regulatory environment that is both effective and proportionate.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the revision of the Energy Labelling requirements for space and combination heaters and supports the Commissions objective to improve clarity, comparability and consumer understanding. However, the current draft unintentionally removes the main mechanism through which solar thermal technologies have been visible in the space heating framework: the installer made package label.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide additional feedback on the call for evidence for the impact assessment on the Ecodesign requirements for space and combination heaters, while thanking the European Commission services and the experts contributing to this work.

Solar Heat Europe (SHE) is the trade association representing the solar thermal value chain across Europe. Its members are committed to promoting sustainable energy solutions, harnessing solar energy for heating and cooling, providing reliable and renewable energy to homes and industries.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the revision of the Ecodesign requirements for space and combination heaters and supports the Commissions objective to improve energy performance, regulatory clarity and consumer protection. However, the current draft risks unintentionally weakening the role of solar thermal technologies within the Ecodesign framework.

Solar Heat Europe (SHE) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the public consultation on ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for solid-fuel boilers. We support the proposals of topics and options as mentioned in the call for evidence.

Solar Heat Europe (SHE) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the public consultation on ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for solid fuel boilers. We support the proposals of topics and options as mentioned in the call for evidence.

Solar Heat Europe welcomes the proposal for a Social Climate Fund. The proposal addresses the need for an increased ambition with regard to decarbonisation, while tackling the likely effect of such measures on vulnerable groups. We stress the need to consider the need for alternatives to the current plan for ETS in buildings and for a European-based Social Climate Fund.