03 FEB 2025 Extensive knowledge database on solar thermal and PV cooling The IEA SHC Task 65 on Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions has built up a comprehensive knowhow base over the last four years. read more
05 JAN 2025 TASK 65 INTERVIEW Uli Jakob: Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions The SHC Programme finalized its work on Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions (SHC Task 65) this year. To learn first-hand about the Task’s impact, we... read more
21 DEC 2024 Task 65: What Role Will Solar Cooling Play for Sustainable Cooling In the Global South? EA SHC Task 65 on Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions concluded after four years of investigating how to adapt, verify, and promote solar cooling (solar thermal... read more
26 SEP 2024 Standardization and adaption of solar cooling kits for sunbelt regions The future markets for solar thermal cooling systems are in the global south. The IEA study The Future of Cooling predicts that by 2050 37 % of total electricity... read more
09 AUG 2024 Task 65: Design Guidelines for Solar Cooling Applications The widespread adoption of solar cooling technology in the market is not solely driven by the system’s technical and economic aspects. read more
23 JAN 2024 Overview of design tools and models for solar cooling systems The knowledge hub for solar cooling and air conditioning within the IEA SHC Programme contains a number of new reports. read more
22 DEC 2023 Task 65: Sunbelt Chiller – An Innovative Solar Cooling Adaption In 2016, air conditioning accounted for nearly 20% of the total electricity demand in buildings worldwide and is growing faster than any other energy consumption in... read more
06 NOV 2023 IEA SHC Solar Academy training in Cape Verde with high visibility The IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme pursues a multidimensional approach to support the market transformation of solar cooling. read more
27 FEB 2023 Business and financing models – a clear distinction Non-technical barriers often play a critical role when it comes to increasing the number of solar cooling systems in the sunbelt countries. Business and... read more
05 JAN 2023 Task 65: Future Potential of Solar Cooling The energy demand for air-conditioning is growing faster than any other energy consumption in buildings.The main share of the projected growth for space... read more
19 OCT 2022 Future potential of solar cooling in the sunbelt region The energy demand for air-conditioning is growing faster than any other energy consumption in buildings. The main share of the projected growth for space... 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
10 JAN 2022 Training Workshop Explores Economic and Technical Aspects of Solar Cooling in Southern Africa The IEA SHC Solar Academy and SOLTRAIN (Southern African Solar Thermal Training and Demonstration Initiative) hosted with the support of SACREEE and SANEDI... read more
20 SEP 2021 IEA SHC Solar Cooling Task: “We can make a difference” US project developer ergSol is a true pioneer. The company is not only putting up large commercial solar heat systems in California but also supports the... read more
22 NOV 2020 Technical and market assessment of solar cooling in the Caribbean IEA SHC Solar Academy’s first online training sessions on solar heating and cooling in the Caribbean have been well received by those attending the event. read more
14 NOV 2020 Solar thermal cooling reduces the strain on the power grid Global IEA Solar Heating and Cooling research platform Task 65, called Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions, aims to provide countries in Africa, Asia... read more
16 JUL 2020 New Solar Cooling Project The new project, Task 65: Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions, builds upon our past four solar cooling Tasks. This Task will be different in that it... read more
10 JUL 2020 Solar cooling concepts for hot climates The just started international research platform Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt region is very popular among research institutions, manufacturers and consultancies... read more
30 SEP 2019 Global support for solar cooling in sunbelt regions Transferring knowledge and solar cooling technology to sunbelt countries in Africa, on the Mediterranean coast and in Asia will be the main aim of a new... read more
03 JUN 2019 Solar Cooling at Intersolar 2019 his year’s Intersolar Europe, which took place in Munich, featured a conference session titled Solar, the new cool? Among the speakers at this solar cooling... read more