1 target SOLARGE – Enlarging Solar Thermal Systems in Multi-Family Houses, Hotels, Public and Social Buildings in Europe Contract no.: EIE/04/082/S Project duration: January 2005 – December 2007 (36 months) Created:December 2007 Supported by the Intelligent Energy – Europe programme of the European Union The sole responsibility for the content of this publication lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Communities. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

2 target Characteristics Title: SOLARGE Topic: Dissemination of large solar thermal systems in housing industry, hotels and public buildings in Europe Financing:Intelligent Energy – Europe (Contract number: EIE/04/082/S ) Budget:€ 1,367,243 (EU contribution: %) Duration: January 2005 – December 2007 Co-ordinator:target GmbH, Hannover Involved countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain Number of partners:11 Project website:

3 target Project Partners Belgium ESTIF – European Solar Thermal Industry Federation Denmark Rambøll Danmark A/S France ADEME – Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l’Energie ENERPLAN – Association Professionnelle de l'Energie Solaire Germany Berliner Energieagentur GmbH BSW – Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e. V. target GmbH Italy Ambiente Italia srl Netherlands Ecofys Netherlands BV Slovenia University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Spain Ecofys S.L.

4 target Besides Project Co-ordination and Management the work programme was subdivided into six work packages: WP 1 – Market and Good Practice Analysis for Collective Solar Thermal Systems (CSTS) WP 2 – Education / Training and Capacity Building of the Supply Side WP 3 – Awareness Campaign to the Investors WP 4 – Stimulation and Support to CSTS Pilot Projects and Programmes WP 5 – Formulation of Proposals for Effective Policy WP 6 – EU-wide Dissemination and Networking All available data and facts as well as the latest project news are to be found on the website which provides information in eight languages. Furthermore, the deliverables and service tools for prospective clients and target groups are downloadable from the project website. Work Programme – Work Packages (WP)

5 target  Focus on systems with a collector area of 30 to 100 m 2  Compilation and communication of good practice examples and solutions  Analysing and overcoming market barriers  Exchange of experiences and tools, determination of success factors  Development of national strategies and instruments for market stimulation  National and Europe-wide dissemination of project results Aims and Objectives

6 target Target Groups Supply Manufacturers, engineers and planners, architects, installers Demand Investors and owners in housing and real estate companies, hotel industry, public institutions “Advocates” Utilities, local authorities, research and stakeholder associations, insurance companies

7 target Project Elements SOLARGE 1. Market analysis and good practice 2. Stimulate demand in housing and hotel industry 3. Stimulate supply side 4. Training5. Policy advice 6. Dissemination of results

8 target Project Results: Market Analyses  Eight comprehensive national studies providing detailed inventory of CSTS markets and political frameworks were prepared in 2005  All partners used the same research design  Five key areas of research in each country: - Structure of the housing sector - Structure of the hotel sector - CSTS market development in the past - Economic and legislative framework for CSTS - Energy policy framework for CSTS All national studies as well as a common market report brochure with an overall summary can be downloaded from

9 target Project Results: Website Eight languages Good practice database General information Download area Partner login Newsletter

10 target Project Results: Good Practice Database  111 detailed case studies from 10 countries  Project summary allows first overview  More details in data sheet give insight into success of: - Technology - Financing - Project development - Motivations

11 target Project Results: Good Practice Database

12 target Project Results: Good Practice Database

13 target Project Results: Training Materials  Training materials were developed for installers and planners of CSTS  About 200 slides in twelve thematic chapters  Slides with explanatory notes are compiled in a manual  English master version of materials available for all project partners  National adaptation and translation Slide sample of the English master version

14 target Project Results: Training Courses – Manual Example

15 target Project Results: Seminars for Supply and Demand Side CSTS training course, May 2006, Springe, Germany CSTS symposium, June 2006, Hannover, Germany

16 target Project Results: European Expert Workshop  European expert workshop on 8 th and 9 th of February 2007 in Strasbourg  30 highly qualified and experienced participants from all over Europe  Discussion of CSTS market barriers, good practice and support strategies  Presentations available on project website

17 target Project Results: Best Practice Catalogue  High-quality catalogue presenting CSTS technology and 21 best practice examples from all over Europe  Available in English, German and Spanish  Downloadable from

18 target Project Results: CSTS Image Brochure  High-quality image brochure presenting arguments and advantages of CSTS to potential investors  Available in Danish, Dutch, English, German, Italian, Slovenian and Spanish  Downloadable from

19 target Project Results: SOLARGE Newsletter  English PDF newsletter  Disseminated to relevant stakeholders throughout Europe  Six issues

20 target Project Results: Presentations  The SOLARGE project was presented at regional, national and international level in more than 130 events such as conferences, seminars, trade fairs and workshops in all partner countries for various stakeholders like installers, planning and housing com- panies, investors, experts and research institutions.

21 target Project Results: Policy Advice Policy recommendations at national and European level:  Seven national position papers for policy makers and multipliers  One common European position paper  European seminar on 27 th of November 2007 in Brussels, targeted at policy makers, political multipliers and industry (approximately 60 participants)

22 target target GmbH Walderseestraße Hannover, Germany Phone: Fax: URL: Dipl.-Ing.Bodo Grimmig Project Co-ordination