Renewable Energy in Buildings

Renewable energy in buildings
Make your
building smile
Europe
Project report 25 projects funded by

Intelligent Energy
the Intelligent Energy –

Europe programme
Renewable energy
N°9 – April 2009
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CONTENTS
Renewable energy
Introduction 2
Project 1 > Introduction of Renewable Energies in Building Sector (RESINBUIL) 4
Project 2 > Building and Energy Systems and Technologies in Renewable Energy Sources Update
and Linked Training (BEST RESULT) 5
Project 3 > Rural Advice and Support Units for RES in heat systems and integrated
energy management in buildings (RURASU) 6
Project 4 > Accelerated penetration of small-scale biomass and solar technologies (ACCESS) 7
Project 5 > Promotion of the Intelligent Combination of Sun and Wood for producing
warm water and heating for private houses (ICOSAW) 8
Project 6 > Sustainable, comfortable and competitive biomass-based heating
of private houses (BioHousing) 9
Project 7 > Reaching the Kyoto targets by means of a wide introduction of ground coupled
Renewable energy in buildings heat pumps in the built environment (GROUND-REACH) 10
Make your Project 8 > Promoting the use of photovoltaic systems in the urban environment through
building smile demo relay nodes (PURE) 11
Project 9 > Promoting the rational use of energy and small scale renewable energy sources
Europe
Project report 25 projects funded by applications in buildings (ENERBUILDING) 12

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Project 10 > Promotion of efficient heat pumps for heating (ProHeatPump) 13
Project 11 > Increasing the market implementation of Solar air conditioning systems for small
and medium applications in residential and commercial buildings (SOLAIR) 14
© istockPhoto.com Project 12 > Identification of most promising markets and promotion of standardised system
configurations for the market entry of small-scale combined solar heating
& cooling applications (Solar Combi+) 15
Project 13 > New energy for old buildings – promoting the integration of RES & RUE measures
in historic buildings (New4Old) 16
Project 14 > Expanding the existing annual ‘Solar Days’ in Austria, Germany and Switzerland
to further European countries (European Solar Day) 17
Project 15 > SEasonal PErformance factor and MOnitoring for heat pump systems
in the building sector (SEPEMO-Build) 18
Project 16 > PV in Urban Policies: a strategic and comprehensive approach for long-term expansion
(PV-UP-SCALE) 19
Project 17 > Best practice implementation of Solar Thermal Obligations (ProSTO) 20
Project 18 > Identification and mobilisation of solar potentials via local strategies (POLIS) 21
Project 19 > Supporting development of Photovoltaics in the EU New Member States Network
(PV-NMS-NET) 22
Project 20 > Reduction of legal-administrative barriers for photovoltaic system installations in Europe
(PV LEGAL) 23
Project 21 > Photovoltaic for small investors in Germany, Spain, France and Portugal (deSOLaSOL) 24
Project 22 > Refund individual investments in RES heating systems through direct tax measures (REFUND+) 25
Project 23 > Geo-education for a sustainable geothermal heating and cooling market (GEOTRAINET) 26
Project 24 > Farming photovoltaic flowers: a new challenge for land valorisation within a strategic
eco-sustainable approach to local development (PVs in BLOOM) 27
Project 25 > Quality Certification & accreditation for installers of small-scale renewable energy systems
(QualiCert) 28
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Projectreport
Renewable energy
Introduction
Small-scale renewable the improvement of the energy performance
of buildings within the Community. Before
energy applications construction starts on new buildings with a total
in buildings floor space of more than 1 000 m2, alternative
systems have to be taken into consideration,
The European Union has signed up to binding, EU- such as decentralised renewable energy supply;
wide targets pledging to meet 20% of its energy CHP (combined heat & power); district or block
needs from renewable energy sources such as heating or cooling; and heat pumps. Member
biomass, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar by States have to ensure that the relevant technical,
2020. The agreement also includes a commitment environmental and economic feasibility studies
to a 10% use of renewable energy in transport. take place. The possibility of enlarging and
These targets are contained in a new directive for extending this requirement to all buildings is
the promotion of renewable energy sources. One currently being discussed as part of the recast
of the specific requirements of the directive is to of the directive (COM(2008) 780, 13 November
increase the use of renewable energy in buildings 2008). This would enlarge the EPBD’s scope while
by 2020. In particular, Member States are requested supporting the EU targets on renewables.
to encourage local and regional administrative
The emphasis given in these two directives to
bodies to include renewable energy in the planning
the buildings sector reflects the very high level
of city infrastructure, to include appropriate
of energy consumption in buildings in Europe’s
measures in their building regulations and codes energy economy. Residential and commercial
to increase the share of renewable energy in buildings are together the largest users of
the building sector and, by 2015 at the latest, to energy. They are responsible for about 40% of
require the use of minimum levels of energy from the EU’s total final energy consumption. We use
renewable sources in new buildings and in existing more energy for heating, cooling and lighting in
buildings that are subject to major renovation. buildings than in any other sector.
Moreover, Member States should ensure that
While buildings are the biggest consumer of
certification schemes or equivalent qualification
energy, they also have the greatest potential
schemes are available by 31 December 2012 for
to reduce the EU’s conventional consumption.
installers of small-scale renewable energy systems
By combining energy-saving measures with
in buildings, like biomass boilers and stoves, solar
renewable energy sources, the total consumption
photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, shallow
of conventional energy in buildings can be
geothermal systems and heat pumps.
reduced to zero. Buildings can even become net
At the same time, the so-called EPBD (Energy producers of clean energy: they can be fitted
Performance in Buildings Directive) promotes with solar water and space heating and cooling

Renewable energy
systems, building-integrated photovoltaic and This brochure presents a series of selected IEE
rooftop photovoltaic systems, and biomass- projects aimed at promoting the integration
fuelled energy systems, as well as small-scale of renewable energy applications in buildings.
CHP and ground coupled geothermal heat The projects address a range of issues, including
pumps. The design and performance of such driving markets, enabling policies, and training.
renewable energy supply systems are now well
Most of the IEE projects on small-scale renewables
understood. The technologies are both simple
aim to trigger market transformation by improving
and comparatively reliable, and they can be
conditions for suppliers and installers, and by
integrated into most buildings without radical
providing easy access to good quality information
changes to the architecture. Nevertheless, there
for end-users. Before they can be expected to buy
is still a lack of experienced planners, designers
a renewable energy system, final users must be
and installers with the relevant know-how in
given access to reliable information on availability
many parts of the EU, including many major cities.
and cost of systems and products, and who can be
Skilled people are urgently required.
trusted to install them properly. Several projects
The integration of renewable energy systems aim to promote certified products which comply
into the urban environment is one of the with the relevant standards, as well as certified
key components of the Intelligent Energy – installers guaranteed to meet quality standards
Europe (IEE) programme. The programme
and to comply with industry guidelines.
supports multinational teams working to create
more favourable policies and better business Five IEE projects help develop innovative urban
environments for renewable energy technologies planning. The aim is to boost the use of renewable
in buildings in all Member States. Whilst EU energy in cities, solar energy in particular. These
policies set the targets and the legal framework, projects also support public authorities in their
the IEE programme supports the people who drive to achieve minimum levels of renewable
make it happen on the ground. energy via regulations and codes on new or
refurbished buildings.
IEE projects involve different bodies, including
local authorities, which are best placed to create Training and capacity building are also delivered
the conditions for the large-scale diffusion of by IEE projects. They tackle issues such as the
small-scale renewable energy applications. development of training courses for drillers,
Projects also involve small to medium-sized designers and installers of shallow geothermal
enterprises tasked with promoting innovation. systems coupled to heat pumps, and the
Householders, building owners and building development of common accreditation and
managers are important because they are the certification schemes for installers of small-scale
people who take the final decisions on how their renewable energy systems in different Member
buildings are constructed and used. A big effort States, in line with the requirements of the new
to provide each of these groups with transparent renewable energy directive.
and updated information on the available
IEE projects bring together suppliers, users,
technologies, the costs and the advantages, is
public authorities and other interest groups from
vital to ensure they have the confidence to make
across the EU with the common goal of building
the right decisions. Finally, architects, engineers,
a critical mass of initiatives capable of bringing
and the other conventional actors in the building
about significant changes in the market. They
sector (e.g. construction companies, plumbers,
also help increase the number of skilled people
installers) need to develop working relationships
(installers, urban planners, policymakers) and final
with the most reliable developers, manufacturers,
users aware of the economic and environmental
suppliers, retailers, and installers of renewable
benefits of energy from renewable sources.
energy systems, so that together they can bring
these new technologies into the market.

Projectreport
Renewable energy
Promoting
renewable
energy in
> C O N TA C T D E TA I L S
buildings
C O O R D I N AT O R
Ricardo Pizarro
1
Introduction of Renewable Energies
Asociación Agencia Provincial para el Control
de la Energía de Burgos, Spain
+34 947040628 in Building Sector

RESINBUIL
+34 947040629
info@agenbur.com
http://www.resinbuil.com
PA RT N E R S Duration: 1/1/2006–29/2/2008
INTEGRAL DE SISTEMAS ENERGÉTICOS
DEL NORTE, S.L., Spain
Universidad de Burgos, Spain
Objectives
Harghita Energy Management Public Service, The RESINBUIL project aimed to encourage the use of small-scale renewable energy appliances in buildings
Romania in four provinces in Spain, Italy, Romania and Slovenia. Target groups were local authorities, business
Razvojna Agencija Sinergija d.o.o., Slovenia associations, constructors, professional associations and the public. There was a threefold strategy. First,
local markets were developed using new regulations, on taxation for example. Commercial agreements
RE-ING, Brdnik Jože s.p., Slovenia
between installers and local banks were encouraged. Second, permanent exhibitions in Spain and
Asociación para la Gestión del CEEI-Burgos, Slovenia were set up as a promotion tool, to run alongside a campaign based on radio and TV adverts
Spain and posters. Third, training courses on renewable energy sources were set up at the University of Burgos
together with online courses for the other participating countries.
Results
> An increased use of small-scale renewable energy applications was noted in buildings in the
participating regions.
> Commercial agreements were set up offering favourable purchase and installation terms.
Energy agencies mediated between banks and installers. Legal ordinances were prepared
and presented to public administrations to support renewable energy in buildings.
> While the construction sector remains reticent to install renewable energy appliances,
architects and engineers are increasingly interested.
> Exhibitions, workshops and training courses proved successful.
> General public identified as the best tool for promoting renewable energy in buildings. The
public can be best reached via local authorities, partners found.
Budget: €522 681

(EU contribution: 50%)

Renewable
energy Renewable energy
training
and advice
COORD IN ATOR
2 Enrico Cancino
Centro Regionale di Assistenza
Building and Energy Systems per la Cooperazione Artigiana
Società Cooperativa, Italy
and Technologies in Renewable
Energy Sources Update and Linked
+39 0415096614
cancino @craca.it
http://bestresult-iee.com/
Training
BEST RESULT
PA RTN ERS
Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES),
Greece
Duration: 1/1/2006–31/12/2008 Chambers Group for the Development

of Greek Isles, Greece
Unione Provinciale Artigiani – Confartigianato
Objectives Padova, Italy

Università degli Studi di Padova – Dipartimento
The BEST RESULT project was developed with professionals who were already involved in the training di Processi Chimici dell’Ingegneria, Italy
and promotion of renewable energy source technologies. The project’s aim was to raise awareness and ESCAN, S.A., Spain
improve skills on the supply side of the industry: technicians, architects, planners, retailers, and installers.
FUNDACION ASTURIANA DE LA ENERGIA, Spain
To this end, a range of training and promotional activities was put together, including specialist courses,
Fundación CARTIF, Spain
info-desks, and workshops. The guidelines, seminars and publications were also designed to encourage
end-users. Project partners shared a common methodology. FUNDACION CENER-CIEMAT, Spain
Universidad de Valladolid, Spain
Results GfE Energy Management S.r.l., Italy

Narodowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii S.A.
> More than 65 training courses have been given, in addition to workshops on renewable (NAPE), Poland
source technologies. Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal,
> Four postgraduate courses of 200 hours tuition have been organised in three countries. Portugal
> Each partner has put together e-learning material, which has been brought together on CHIMINFORM DATA, Romania
an e-learning platform, available to both students and suppliers.
> Several info points for the general public have been run.
Budget: €1 338 169


Projectreport Energy
Renewable energy
advice
in rural
areas
Betty PARTSALIDOU 3
Pieriki Local Development Agency S.A, Greece
Rural Advice and Support Units for
RES in heat systems and integrated
+30 2351027541
pieriki@otenet.gr
energy management in buildings

http://www.rurasu.info
PA RT N E R S
WIP GmbH & Co Planungs-KG, Germany
RURASU
Institute of Accelerating Systems
and Applications, Greece
Duration: 1/1/2005–30/6/2007
Energie-& Umweltzentrum Algau gGmbH,
Germany
University of Cadiz, Spain Objectives
University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
The RURASU project addressed sustainable energy management in rural regions in Germany, Greece, Spain
and the United Kingdom. It aimed to support engineers, architects, public authorities and consumers with a
view to increasing use of renewable energy sources and saving energy in buildings. This was to be achieved
via rural design and advice support units offering free, impartial and expert suggestions. Educational material
and training in preparation for the European Buildings Directive was also to be offered.
Results
> The rural design and support units have helped save about 10 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide
emissions annually and have created 1 030 direct and 550 indirect jobs, according to the
assessment methodology developed during the project.
> Renewable energy sources and energy efficiency techniques are now more broadly used,
project partners reported.
> Two new Design and Support Units were established in Spain and the United Kingdom. In
Germany and Greece, existing units were consolidated.
> Around 60 on-site audits were carried out by the four design and support units.
> Partner networks were established in each region bringing together trained energy
professionals.
Budget: €1 095 500


Renewable energy
COORD IN ATOR
4 Angel Nikolaev
Black Sea Regional Energy Centre, Bulgaria
Accelerated penetration of small-
scale biomass and solar technologies
+359 29806854
office@bsrec.bg
ACCESS
http://www.access-ret.net/info/access.htm
PA RTN ERS
Duration: 1/1/2006–31/12/2008 Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES),

Greece
SEVEn, Strediisko pro efektivni vyuzivani
Objectives energie, o.p.s. (SEVEn), Czech Republic

Innoterm Energetikai és Környezetvédelmi
The ACCESS project involved small-scale technologies using biomass and solar energy for heating and hot Fejlesztő Kft., Hungary
water supply. Concentrating on Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia, the project BIOMASA, zdruzenie právnických osôb, Slovakia
aimed to boost these technologies’ market penetration in housing with individual and local heating Institute for Studies and Power Engineering
systems. This was to be achieved in a variety of ways: by developing a virtual market network; exploring (ISPE), Romania
biomass energy potential in the participating countries; outlining design criteria for combined systems
using solar energy and biomass; promoting standards for both the technologies and biomass products;
developing training courses; and putting together finance schemes.
Results
> Biomass energy potential database has been developed.
> Guide to identifying combined solar and biomass schemes in place.
> Web-based market for technologies was set up.
> Proposals for financing have been put forward.
> Technology transfer from the rest of the EU has received support, as has local technology
production.
Budget: €661 331

Boosting
biomass and
solar heating
markets

Combining
Projectreport solar with
Renewable energy
biomass
heating
Angela Himsel
5
Handwerkskammer Trier
(Saar-Lor-Lux Umweltzentrum), Germany Promotion of the Intelligent
+49 651207239 Combination of Sun and Wood
for producing warm water
ahimsel@hwk-trier.de
http://www.icosaw.eu
PA RT N E R S and heating for private houses

Handwerkskammer Rheinhessen
(Zentrum für Umweltschutz und Management),
ICOSAW
Germany
Euro Info Centre Jönköpings län AB , Sweden
Duration: 1/1/2006–29/2/2008
Europa Institutet/Euro Info Centre, Sweden
Podkarpacka Agencja Energetyczna Sp. z o.o.,
Poland Objectives
Cech vykurovania a tepelnej techniky, Slovakia
In northern and central Europe, a combination of solar panels and firewood is proving to be a promising,
reliable way of heating smaller buildings. Building owners can supply themselves with warm water and
heating without resorting to imports and irrespective of the price of crude oil. The ICOSAW project aimed
to bring together partners with a background in crafts from Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden to
promote the necessary technologies. The goal was the creation of training schemes, marketing, networks
and public relations operations capable of being adapted to other countries in the European Union.
Results
> Training schemes have been created for the installation of ICOSAW plants. They enable
professions to integrate plants in their calculations for the energy demand of a building.
> A marketing plan was developed for craftsmen and architects. Demonstration plants for
installers proved popular.
> Models were created for promoting ICOSAW and establishing a European standard.
> Many network partners were found, even in Poland and Slovakia, where lower interest was
initially expected.
> The project kicked off new activities in partnering regions.
Budget: €323 668


Renewable energy
Biomass
for heating
homes
COORD IN ATOR
6 Ms Tytti Laitinen
Jyväskylä Innovation Ltd, Finland
Sustainable, comfortable
and competitive biomass-based
+358 144451142
tytti.laitinen@jklinnovation.fi
heating of private houses

http://www.biohousing.eu.com
BioHousing PA RTN ERS

Technical Research Centre of Finland/
VTT Processes, Finland
Duration: 1/1/2006–31/12/2008 ASSOCIATION REGIONALE BIOMASSE

NORMANDIE, France
Österreichisches Forschungsinstitut
Objectives für Chemie und Technik, Austria

ESCAN, S.A., Spain
A lack of technical knowledge and the absence of standard systems are the greatest barriers to biomass- ETA, Energia, Trasporti, Agricoltura srl, Italy
based energy in private houses. The BioHousing project aimed to design standard, commercial systems
Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK),
and produce information on how they can be used sustainably. The use of stoves as either a secondary
Finland
or main heating source is common in Europe. Stove selection, proper firewood storage and good firing
practices are essential to avoid emissions and achieve efficient combustion and comfortable heat.
Results
> Deciding on a heating system is one of the most important and long-lasting decisions the
householder will make when planning a house. This fact has been further emphasised
during the project in view of the fluctuation of fuel prices, especially oil prices.
> In order to give guidance for this decision, the project developed web tools comparing
different heating systems and equipment (catalogue) and providing solutions (the heating
tool). They focus on firewood, pellet and briquette systems, as well as the storage and
placement of stoves, fireplaces, boilers and wood-fuelled heating networks.
> To give substance to these investments, several kinds of prefabricated boiler room unit
concept have been developed and promoted, including EnergyCabin, a combination of
solar and wood, and Biocompact, a plug and heat solution.
> Training courses have been run for chimney sweeps, architects and civil engineers. There
have been 1 044 trainees. Training material has been published in six languages.
> A wide range of information on sustainable heating by biomass has been published,
including a manual on efficient and environmentally friendly biomass heating (in six
languages); a guide for private houses on storage of firewood (four languages); and a
guide for connecting houses to a micro-heating network (six languages). In addition, new
business concepts were developed to encourage entrepreneurs to start up or enlarge
biomass related businesses.
Budget: €1 523 474


Boosting
Projectreport
Renewable energy
markets for
ground coupled
pumps
Dimitrios Mendrinos
7
Centre for Renewable Energy Sources, Greece
Reaching the Kyoto targets
+30 2106603205
dmendrin@cres.gr by means of a wide introduction
of ground coupled heat pumps
http://www.groundreach.eu
PA RT N E R S
ASSOCIAZIONE RETE DI PUNTI ENERGIA, Italy
(GCHP) in the built environment
EnPro Engineers Bureau Ltd, Estonia
Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise
GROUND-REACH
de l’Energie (ADEME), France
Bureau de Recherches Géologiques
et Minieres (BRGM), France Duration: 1/1/2006–31/12/2008
COWI A/S, Denmark
Ellehauge & Kildemoes, Denmark
GEOTEAM Technisches Büro für Hydrogeologie,
Geothermie und Umwelt GmbH, Austria
Objectives
Österreichisches Forschungs- und Prüfzentrum This project concentrated on ground coupled heat pumps for the heating and cooling of housing in
Arsenal Ges.m.b.H. (Arsenal), Austria Europe. It aimed to identify the potential of such pumps for reducing CO2 emissions and primary energy
European Geothermal Energy Council, Belgium demand, and to analyse their contribution towards the EU directive on the energy performance of
Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA), Bulgaria buildings. Project partners compiled best practice information and found ways to overcome barriers
Fachinformationszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH, to long-term market penetration. A promotional campaign targeted key professional groups via an
Germany international conference and exhibition, 18 national and regional meetings, as well as articles in both
Ecofys BV, Netherlands technical and commercial press.
SVEP Information & Service AB, Sweden
EUROPEAN HEAT PUMP ASSOCIATION,
United Kingdom Results
GfE energy management S.r.l., Italy
NARODOWA AGENCJA POSZANOWANIA > Better EU policy in relation to short and long-term market penetration of ground coupled
ENERGII, Poland heat pumps through market analysis, best practice provision, guidelines for local/regional
Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal, authorities and key professional groups, conferences, meetings, websites, posters, brochures
Portugal and other promotional tools.
UNIVERSITY OF ORADEA, Romania > Understanding of the merits and benefits of ground coupled heat pumps and their relevance
BESEL. S.A., Spain towards European Kyoto targets and the European Buildings Directive.
Flemish Institute for Technological Research > Identification of barriers and strategic dissemination plan for long-term market penetration.
(VITO), Belgium
Budget: €1 730 970


Renewable energy
COORD IN ATOR
8 Sabino Elorduizapatarietxe
Fundación ROBOTIKER, Spain
Promoting the use of photovoltaic
systems in the urban environment
+34 946002266
sabino@robotiker.es
through demo relay nodes

http://www.pure-eie.com
PURE PA RTN ERS

SCHEUTEN SOLAR TECHNOLOGY, Germany
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT/
Duration: 1/1/2006–31/12/2008 TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CRETE, Greece

PROVINCIA DI SAVONA, Italy
EVE-Ente Vasco de la Energía, Spain
Objectives Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency (SIEA),

Slovakia
The photovoltaic market in Europe is growing rapidly but unevenly. While southern Member States
Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
have the largest solar potential, northern Member States have the highest level of usage. Moreover, the
growth of this market is necessarily linked to PV development in the urban environment. The aim of
PURE is precisely the promotion of PV energy in buildings, mainly focused on its integration into urban
elements, particularly in those EU countries with large solar potential but still with limited installed
capacity. The project was designed to overcome the existing lack of basic information, both technical
and economic, on renewable (solar) energy integration in buildings. Stakeholders who could facilitate PV
integration in our cities, namely public bodies, architecture associations, building industry professionals,
and end-users were targeted using five PV Demo Relay Nodes (PV-DRN), a permanent exhibition and a
contact point to gather technical, economic and legislation information on PV and for the organisation
of periodical events.
Results
> PV-DRNs designed and set up in five EU regions: Chania (Crete-Greece), Basque Country
(Spain), Savona (Italy), Lisbon (Portugal) and Banska, Bystrica (Slovakia).
> PURE partners participated in more than 30 regional, national and international events on
BIPV.
> Reports produced on technical and economic solutions for the integration of photovoltaics
in buildings as well as the potential and benefits. Best practice guide produced.
> Report produced on European regulation in the area of building-integrated photovoltaic
systems.
Budget: €1 148 080

Local
exhibitions
to boost PV
markets

Projectreport
Renewable energy
Pieraldo Isolani
9
ADICONSUM – Associazione Difesa
Consumatori e Ambiente, Italy Promoting the rational use of energy
+39 0644237693 and small scale renewable energy
sources applications in buildings
pieraldo.isolani@adiconsum.it
http://www.enerbuilding.eu
PA RT N E R S ENERBUILDING
APER – Associazione Produttori di Energia
da Fonti Rinnovabili, Italy
Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise
Duration: 1/11/2006–31/10/2009
de l’Energie (ADEME), France
Consomation, Logement et Cadre de Vie, France
Objectives
ESCAN, S.A., Spain
Federazione Italiana per l’uso Razionale Residential and commercial buildings account for over 40% of the EU’s final energy use. Reductions
dell’Energia (FIRE), Italy in carbon dioxide emissions can be achieved by combining energy efficiency with renewable energy
generation within buildings themselves. End-users can consume energy more efficiently, but they can also
Agência para a Energia (ADENE), Portugal
act as energy producers by installing their own solar thermal collectors, photovoltaic panels or biomass
Associação Portuguesa para a Defesa heating systems. ENERBUILDING is a broad information campaign initiated by consumers’ associations in
do Consumidor, Portugal four EU countries: Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. By using the existing consumers’ networks, practical
CECU – Confederacion (De Ambito Estatal) information on energy efficiency measures and renewable energy systems in buildings can be spread
De Consumidores y Usarios, Spain widely. Practical guides for consumers are being distributed; moreover, by means of ad hoc conferences,
seminars, call centres, a website in five languages and radio and TV broadcasts, at least one million end-
users will benefit from practical information on sustainable energy solutions to be adopted in their own
dwellings.
Results
> Call centres set up in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal providing assistance and information
to consumers on improving the energy efficiency of their buildings.
> Website on action taken developed in five languages.
> Development of four practical guides in four languages (380 000 copies in total) as well as
a video. A mobile demo stand for use in meetings with students was set up.
> Events have taken place in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. A conference accompanied
the launch of the project, while five conferences for the general public as consumers are
planned, as well as seven workshops for local authorities and 45 meetings with secondary
school students. A final international conference is also taking place.
> Media campaigns have taken place in each country. Project partners have participated in 30
radio and TV programmes. Press conferences have been organised.
Budget: €1 447 293

Practical
information
for consumers

Renewable energy
Heat pumps
to heat
buildings
COORD IN ATOR
10 Ulrich Müller
swb Netze Bremerhaven GmbH & Co. KG,
Promotion of efficient heat pumps Germany
for heating +49 4714771210
ProHeatPump
uli.mueller@swb-gruppe.de
http://www.proheatpump.eu
PA RTN ERS
Duration: 1/12/2006–31/5/2009 Groupement pour la Recherche
sur les Echangeurs Thermiques, France
Objectives Dobrich Local Agency for Energy Management,

Bulgaria
This project aims to help reduce use of fossil fuels in heating by promoting energy-efficient heat pumps. Energikontor Sydost AB, Sweden
It will focus on the residential sector and small to medium-sized heat pumps, in particular during The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
refurbishment, when the need for promotion is greater than when buildings are built. The market RWE Energy AG, Germany
potential for heat pumps is being specifically analysed for buildings from 1980 onwards. The potential
Technical Research Institute of Sweden (SP),
for combining heat pumps and renewables will also be assessed according to technical, economic and
Sweden
environmental merits. Promotional activities will target end-users, installers and policymakers.
Results
> Increasing the number of heat pump installations during the project time in selected target
areas.
> Offering suitable, practical information material for each target group (installers, end-users
and policymakers) on the possibilities and the advantages of heating using heat pumps.
> Improving marketing strategies to promote heat pumps in countries with low market
penetration but high potential for heat pumps (based on experience in countries with high
market share).
> Presenting favourable conditions for the combination of heat pumps and renewables.
Budget: €654 907


Projectreport
Renewable energy
Andreas Steege
11
Target GmbH, Germany
Increasing the market implementation
+49 51190968842
steege@targetgmbh.de of Solar air conditioning systems
for small and medium applications
http://www.solair-project.eu
PA RT N E R S
TECSOL SA, France
in residential and commercial buildings
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Förderung
der angewandten Forschung e.V., Germany
SOLAIR
Ambiente Italia srl, Italy
Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES), Duration: 1/1/2007–31/12/2009
Greece
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Erneuerbare Energie
(AEE INTEC), Austria Objectives
Politecnico di Milano – Dipartimento
Electricity consumption for air conditioning is increasing dramatically throughout the EU. The use of
di Energetica (eERG), Italy
solar thermal energy for air conditioning in buildings, a relatively new technology, offers an alternative
Province LECCE, Italy and is today largely unexploited. The SOLAIR project will promote the rollout of small and medium-sized
EVE-Ente Vasco de la Energía, Spain solar air conditioning appliances in both residential and commercial sectors. The project will attempt to
SISTEMES AVANÇATS D’ENERGIA SOLAR counter a lack of awareness of the technology through market surveys and through promotions aimed
TÈRMICA, SCCL, Spain at investors.
Univerza z Ljubljani, Slovenia

National Institute of Engineering Technology
and Innovation (INETI), Portugal
Results
Federation of European Heating > The reasons behind the poor market penetration of solar technology have been identified.
and Air-conditioning Associations (REHVA), Costs are still too high compared to standard cooling appliances. There are too few running
Netherlands systems and not enough monitoring of data.
> While interest is strong among both specialists and the general public, the technology is still
unknown to many technicians and investors. Market data is difficult to collect.
> A good practice guide has been compiled, as have technical guidelines and training
materials.
Budget: €1 187 375

Cool
buildings
down using
sunshine

Renewable energy
Standard
system
configurations
bring benefits
COORD IN ATOR
12 Roberto Fedrizzi
Europäische Akademie Bozen/Accademia
Identification of most promising Europea Bolzano, Italy
markets and promotion of +39 0471055330
standardised system configurations

roberto.fedrizzi@eurac.edu
http://www.solarcombiplus.eu/index_en
for the market entry of small-scale PA RTN ERS
combined solar heating & cooling TECSOL SA, France

applications der angewandten Forschung e.V., Germany

SK SonnenKlima GmbH, Germany
Solar Combi+ SorTech Aktiengesellschaft, Germany

Greece
Duration: 1/9/2007–28/2/2010 Arbeitsgemeinschaft Erneuerbare Energie
(AEE INTEC), Austria
Solution Solartechnik GmbH, Austria
Objectives Università degli Studi di Bergamo, Italy
This project aims to promote standardised solar heating and cooling systems for both water and space IKERLAN S.Coop
up to a load of 20 kW (Solar Combi+ systems). By accelerating and facilitating the market entry of small- (Ikerlan Technological Research Centre), Spain
scale Solar Combi+ systems, the project will help achieve the EU’s energy policy goals while promoting a ROTARTICA , S.A., Spain
technology led by European industry. To identify standard system configurations and the most promising
ClimateWell AB, Sweden
applications, the project partners will undertake virtual case studies under different conditions.
Results
> Defining standard systems has been a complex process. National regulations differ and are
in some cases contradictory.
> Standard systems have helped cut down on design work. Such work is often too expensive
for small applications.
> Sorption chiller producers have produced package solutions.
> Most promising markets have been identified.
> Knowledge among professionals about the feasibility and opportunities of Solar Combi+
systems has been enhanced, as has awareness among public authorities. Authorities can
consider using the technology as they implement the EU directive on energy performance
in buildings.
Budget: €969 501


Projectreport
Renewable energy
Kim Vanguers
13
European Renewable Energy Council, Belgium
New energy for old buildings –
+32 25461933
kim.vanguers@erec.org promoting the integration of RES
& RUE measures in historic buildings
http://www.erec.org/144.0.html
PA RT N E R S
National University of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
New4Old
Universität Stuttgart, Germany
National and Kapodestrian University Duration: 1/9/2007–31/8/2010
of Athens (NKUA), Greece
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Erneuerbare Energie
(AEE INTEC), Austria Objectives
3E nv, Belgium
Historic buildings are often wasteful in terms of energy. Changing their energy supply and consumption is
Global Renewable Energy
particularly challenging given that heritage needs protecting. New4Old aims to promote the integration
and Conservation Trust, Belgium
of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies into historic buildings while creating a Europe-
wide network of renewable energy houses. The existing renewable energy houses in Brussels have
already attracted thousands of visitors, giving them the chance to see working renewable systems. This
idea is to be transplanted to at least four other countries. Each house should not only draw attention to
renewable energy and energy efficiency in the country in which it is located but also help protect the
historic building itself.
Results
> Five renewable energy houses are being set up in different Member States. They have
already begun showcasing the latest technologies.
> Technical guidelines have been drawn up for the integration of these technologies into
historic buildings. Technical training has taken place.
> Five workshops and an international conference have taken place, targeting real estate
agents and investment funds.
> A market study on renewable energy house projects for the entire EU has been carried out.
> A marketing campaign on building integration is underway.
Budget: €823 682

Renewable
energy
for historic
buildings

Celebrate
our use Renewable energy
of the sun
across EU
COORD IN ATOR
14 Mr Uwe Trenkner
European Solar Thermal Industry Federation
Expanding the existing annual aisbl, Belgium
‘Solar Days’ in Austria, Germany +32 25461937
and Switzerland to further European

uwe.trenkner@estif.org
http://www.solarday.eu
countries PA RTN ERS
European Solar Day ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA SOLARE TERMICO, Italy

ENERPLAN – Association Professionnelle
de l’Energie Solaire, France
Duration: 1/9/2007–30/11/2009 17&4 Organisationsberatung GmbH, Austria

Verband Austria Solar – gemeinnütziger Verein
zur Förderung der thermischen Solarenergie,
Objectives Austria
Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V., Germany
This project aims to expand upon the success of existing, national Solar Days by taking the concept
Agencija za prestrukturiranje energetike d.o.o.,
to new countries with the ultimate goal of creating a European Solar Day. Solar Days are currently
Slovenia
celebrated in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Between 2002 and 2007 there have been six in Austria,
Associação Portuguesa da Indústria Solar,
two in Germany and four in Switzerland. The events have helped the solar thermal markets double in
Portugal
Austria and Switzerland since 2002 while in Germany the same market growth has been achieved in
less time: since 2004. Five new countries have been targeted for 2008: Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and Ambiente Italia (Ambita), Italy
Slovenia. Further expansion is also being planned. Asociación Solar de la Industria Térmica – Solar
Association of the Thermal Industry, Spain
Results
> More than 4 000 events took place throughout Europe in May 2008, attracting more than
400 000 people from nine countries (Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia,
Spain and Switzerland, and many more to come). Even more events and people are
expected for the session in May 2009.
> Professional associations, local communities, schools, agencies, and individuals can organise
events and get support by registering though the websites. Eight national websites
and a Europe-wide website have been set up, helping partners transfer know-how and
experience.
> Supported by these ‘Solar Days’, the annual solar thermal markets have doubled in Austria
and Switzerland (since 2002) and Germany (since 2004). ‘Solar Days’ have helped strengthen
local industry.
Budget: €558 728


Assessing
Projectreport the seasonal
Renewable energy
performance
of heat pumps
Dr Roger Nordman
15
SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden,
Sweden SEasonal PErformance factor
+46 105165544 and MOnitoring for heat pump
systems in the building sector
roger.nordman@sp.se
N/A
PA RT N E R S SEPEMO-Build
GtV Service GmbH, Germany
Centre scientifique et technique
du bâtiment (CSTB), France
Duration: 1/5/2009–30/4/2012
Greece
Objectives
Electricity of France (EDF), France
SenterNovem, Netherlands The project aims to help bring about wider use of heat pumps by coming up with robust data on the
reliability and seasonal efficiency of ‘real’ as opposed to theoretical installations. A lack of such data
Arsenal Research (Arsenal), Austria
has been a brake on market growth, it has been suggested. Key elements for examination include
FIZ Karlsruhe GmbH (FIZ), Germany the efficiency of the heat pump unit, the quality of the installation, the design and temperature of
Association for Research and Development the heating system, the insulation level of the building and climate. The project should result in the
of Industrial Methods and Processes, France creation of a universal methodology for measuring heat pump systems, thereby helping the technology
European Heat Pump Association EEIG (EHPA), achieve broader acceptance. One key requirement to achieve awareness about real-life performance
Belgium is a universal methodology for field measurement of heat pump systems or SPF (seasonal performance
factor). Such methodology requires a systems perspective including not only the efficiency of the heat
pump unit but also the respective regional building standards and climate conditions. Connected to the
development of this methodology the project seeks to improve the understanding of key parameters
influencing reliability and efficiency of heat pump systems in residential buildings. Reference is made
to national and EU standards such as EN 14511, EN 255, prEN 15316 and prEN 14825. The objective is
broader acceptance and improved quality assurance for heat pump systems in the building sector.
Results
The expected results are:
> Proposal for harmonised EU field measurement method for reliable information about
‘real installations’ and guidelines for setting up and evaluating SPF field measurements
for all types of heat pump systems, giving comparable results between different field
measurements.
> Guidelines for improving heat pump system quality, reliability and energy performance for
the system for all types of heat pump systems.
> Development of quality schemes for heat pump systems based upon an SPF for certification
of installers with RES directive, Annex IV.
> National and international events and workshops with relevant target groups.
Budget: €1 545 894


Solar Renewable energy
electricity
for cities
COORD IN ATOR
16 Henk F. Kaan
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands,
PV in Urban Policies: a strategic Netherlands
and comprehensive approach +31 224564500
for long-term expansion

kaan@ecn.nl
http://www.pvupscale.org
PV-UP-SCALE PA RTN ERS

Duration: 1/1/2006–30/6/2008 der angewandten Forschung e.V., Germany

HESPUL, France
MVV Energie AG, Germany
Objectives Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Ecofys Energie- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH,
For a sustainable electricity supply in the EU, large-scale implementation of photovoltaics (PV) in our Germany
cities is a necessity. Successful implementation of PV on a large scale depends on PV being: part of the
UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID, Spain
urban planning process of city districts building or renovating; available as an accepted building product;
attractive for investors, utilities and end-users. The planning process and the connection of a large Halcrow Group Ltd, United Kingdom
number of PV systems to the low voltage grid have been addressed by PV-UP-SCALE. In the planning HORISUN, Netherlands
process, it is crucial that decision-makers are aware of the possibilities of PV as an energy-producing N.V. Continuon Netbeheer BV, Netherlands
building product and that implications on an urban scale are clear. Drivers to stimulate decision-makers
to apply solar energy have been identified, and solutions for the bottlenecks have been proposed and
best practices presented to the stakeholders in the process of planning, application and use of PV.
Results
> The existing PV database (developed within Task 7 of IEA PVPS) has been updated and
extended with urban-scale and large PV projects (http://www.pvdatabase.org).
> Fourteen urban planning case studies have been published online, showing in detail how
successful projects can be made to happen. Detailed reports on grid issues and economical
drivers have also been published on the project website.
> The case studies were used to determine common success factors, problems and solutions.
The results have been presented at various workshops and discussed with relevant market
stakeholders (developers and construction consortia, builders and urban planners, building
owners, architects, engineers, etc.).
> BIPV systems can play an essential role in sustainable urban planning since they are easily
integrated in building surfaces and visually attractive. Architecturally well-designed BIPV
systems are an important driver to increase market deployment.
Budget: €1 096 306


Projectreport
Renewable energy
Riccardo Battisti
17
Ambiente Italia srl, Italy
Best practice implementation
+39 0644340129
riccardo.battisti@ambienteitalia.it of Solar Thermal Obligations
ProSTO
http://www.solarordinances.eu
PA RT N E R S
Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart,
Amt für Umweltschutz, Germany
Duration: 1/1/2008–31/12/2010
Steinbeis Forschungszentren GmbH, Germany
aisbl, Belgium
Objectives
Regione Lazio – Direzione Regionale Ambiente ProSTO aims to boost solar thermal energy by helping implement Solar Thermal Obligations: the rules
e Cooperazione Tra Popoli, Italy requiring a minimum share of heating demand to be covered by solar energy when constructing or
renovating a building. A growing number of municipalities, regions and countries are already familiar
Reseda società cooperativa sociale integrata
with Solar Thermal Obligations. The region of Lazio and the cities of Stuttgart, Murcia, Lisbon and Giurgiu
onlus, Italy
are together helping develop a best practice guide. The aim is to come up with model regulations,
Ecofys ema SL, Spain
targeted criteria and efficient administrative procedures, thereby encouraging new communities to sign
SC ASTER Consulting Ltd, Romania up to solar thermal obligations.
Instituto Nacional De Engenharia Tecnologia
e Inovação I. P., Portugal
Lisboa E-Nova – Agência Municipal Results
de Energia-Ambiente de Lisboa, Portugal
> Five best practice showcases have been created based on technical, legal and administrative
Sociedade Portuguesa de Energia Solar, Portugal criteria.
Primaria Municipiului Giurgiu, Romania > The impact of Solar Thermal Obligations is being monitored by local authorities. Real
Ayuntamiento de Murcia, Spain monitoring has been missing so far. Such testing should help create confidence.
> A detailed baseline assessment has been carried out by the project partners, who have
listed success factors, performance indicators and recommendations for tools.
> Thousands of local authorities across Europe are now aware of the project. Those wanting
more information can contact a help desk.
Budget: €1 155 958

Making solar
heating
a legal
requirement

Renewable energy
Major cities
going Solar
COORD IN ATOR
18 Mrs Sigrid Lindner
Ecofys Germany GmbH, Germany
Identification and Mobilisation
of solar potentials via local strategies
+49 221569673152
s.lindner@ecofys.de
POLIS
N/A
PA RTN ERS
Duration: 1/6/2009–31/5/2012 Climate Alliance/Klima-Bündnis/

Alianza del Clima e.V., Germany
Lund University, Sweden
Objectives Local Energy Agency of the Greater Lyon, France

Lisboa E-Nova – Lisbon’s Municipal
This project goes down to the local level in its attempt to boost solar energy. It looks at town planning Energy-Environment Agency, Portugal
and local policy in different European cities (Munich, Vitoria, Lyon, Paris, Lisbon and Malmo). The aim City of Munich – Department of Urban Planning,
is to bring key players together so that solar energy is included in an integrated planning process. Solar Germany
energy has special needs in terms of legislation and municipal agreements. Thereby the project aims are
Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council, Spain
to increase the use of solar energies in European cities and to stimulate the cities involved in the project
to act as top runners. Therefore, identified methods and instruments for solar urban planning will be Urban Planning Agency of Paris, France
applied together with the local authorities (planning and urban departments) in pilot actions and the City of Paris, France
results will be disseminated on the web page and at workshops and conferences to showcase the diverse
Skane Association of Local Authorities, Sweden
approaches.
Technical University of Madrid, Spain
HESPUL, France
Results
> Increased use of solar thermal systems and photovoltaics in urban areas should result.
> At least six cities should have decided to integrate solar energies as part of their urban
planning.
> Enhanced knowledge on solar urban planning activities throughout Europe.
> Implementation of advanced planning and policymaking process integrating solar aspects
in European cities.
> A more comprehensive approach of interdisciplinary planning established within local
authorities.
Budget: €1 108 874


Projectreport
Renewable energy
PV solar
electricity
for new
Member
States
Dr Stanislaw M. Pietruszko
19
Warsaw University of Technology
(Politechnika Warszawska), Poland Supporting development
+48 222347782 of Photovoltaics in the EU New
Member States Network
pietruszko@pv.pl
http://www.pv-nms.net
PA RT N E R S PV-NMS-NET
Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Cyprus Institute of Energy, Cyprus
Duration: 10/10/2008–30/9/2011
Central Laboratory of Solar Energy
and New Energy Sources, Bulgarian Academy
of Sciences, Bulgaria
Objectives
Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvia
Malta Resources Authority, Malta PV-NMS-NET is a network for promoting solar electricity in the new Member States, where the
photovoltaic market is not as developed as in Western Europe. The project aims to develop a
Energy Restructuring Agency, Slovenia
methodology for monitoring the impact of measures adopted by new Member States while contributing
Czech Renewable Energy Agency, Czech Republic to the transparency, reliability and cohesion of the legal framework. The action will contribute to raising
Semiconductor Physics Institute, Lithuania awareness of solar electricity among decision-makers, regulators and utilities, facilitating the integration
Research Institute for Electrical Engineering, of the photovoltaic market into the economy.
Romania
Slovak Renewable Energy Agency, Slovakia
SOLART-SYSTEM Engineering Ltd, Hungary
Results
> An up-to-date, complete overview of the photovoltaic market in the 12 new Member States
will be put together (yearly reports and a final report).
> The project will help change attitudes towards the photovoltaic market among national
regulators and policymakers.
> Input will be provided for the preparation of national renewable energy action plans on
photovoltaics, in line with the renewable energy sources framework directive.
> The project should boost photovoltaic investment across new Member States, increasing
market experience and helping reduce the perceived risks that hinder this type of
investment.
Budget: €1 113 672


Tackling legal Renewable energy
barriers in PV
markets
COORD IN ATOR
20 Mr Thomas Chrometzka
German Solar Industry Association, Germany
Reduction of legal-administrative
barriers for photovoltaic system
+49 30297778840
chrometzka@bsw-solar.de
installations in Europe
http://www.pvlegal.org
PV LEGAL PA RTN ERS

European Photovoltaic Industry Association
(EPIA), Belgium
Duration: 1/6/2009–31/5/2012 Association of Italian Photovoltaic Industries

(ASSOSOLARE), Italy
ENERPLAN, Solar Energy Professional
Objectives Association, France

Renewable Energy Association, United Kingdom
The goal of PV LEGAL is to overcome market barriers to photovoltaics (PV) on a regulatory level in 12 Slovenian Photovoltaic Industry Association,
EU Member States. The project partners will set up and regularly update a database comparing the Slovenia
administrative procedures for PV installations in the 12 states, differentiated according to three main
Eclareon Ltd, Germany
PV applications (small-scale installations on residential buildings; small to medium-scale installations
on commercial buildings; medium to large-scale ground-mounted installations on open lands). The Photovoltaic Industry Association, Spain
database will identify the administrative steps necessary to obtain permission for constructing, grid- Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies,
connecting and operating PV systems. The findings will then be disseminated among target groups and Greece
actively put into action with the aim of removing legal and administrative market barriers for further French Renewable Energy Association, France
PV development in the EU.
Polish Society for Photovoltaics, Poland
Results
> A comprehensive, freely accessible and updated online database containing 12 national
PV legal-administrative frameworks and at least eight regional PV legal-administrative
frameworks is to be set up. It will provide stakeholders and policymakers with a systematic
analysis of practical experiences with regulatory barriers encountered by investors in PV
systems.
> National and regional advisory papers and recommendations (covering the three market
applications) will be drawn up, each targeted at improving legal-administrative procedures
for PV installations.
> National forums and workshops will take place with the participation of all key stakeholders
involved in legal and administrative procedures to discuss the advisory papers and the
findings of the database (national PV industry associations, grid operators, regulators,
national and regional governments, public authorities in charge of licensing/permitting
procedures, national energy agencies).
> Significant improvements to the national PV legal-administrative frameworks in each of the
12 countries are expected.
Budget: €2 491 133


Joint
Projectreport investment
Renewable energy schemes
for small
investors
Alicia Lafuente
21
Fundación Ecología y Desarrollo, Spain
Photovoltaic for small investors in
+34 976298282
alicia.lafuente@ecodes.org Germany, Spain, France and Portugal
deSOLaSOL
http://www.desolasol.org
PA RT N E R S
HESPUL, France
Duration: 1/1/2006–30/6/2008
Société Financière de La Nef, France
Triodos Bank, Spain
ecovision GmbH, Germany Objectives
ASSOCIAÇÃO DE PRODUTORES FLORESTAIS,
In a number of European countries, such as Germany, Spain and France, a good legal framework is
Portugal
already in place and is supporting photovoltaic uptake. However, photovoltaic energy still suffers from
high investment costs, as well as technical and administrative obstacles, which together make it difficult
for individual investors and small organisations to get access to installations. The main objective of
deSOLaSOL was to minimise these barriers, by delivering high-quality information, and to make it easier
for people to invest jointly in grid-connected plants. Public authorities, energy agencies, consumer
associations and NGOs were all targeted with an information campaign, handbook and discussion
network.
Results
> A best practice handbook explaining how to invest jointly in grid-connected photovoltaic
plants was developed.
> A comparative analysis of legal, fiscal and technical norms concerning grid-connected plants
was completed, as well as a publication on project finance.
> An awareness-raising campaign took place in all the targeted countries.
> A European experts’ meeting took place to encourage the exchange of information on
jointly owned photovoltaic plants.
> There are opportunities in each country to develop jointly owned PV plants. In Germany
there are many well-known examples of this type of investment scheme. Successful
experiences encourage people to participate. Spain has seen huge photovoltaic progress
during the course of the project, including jointly owned PV plants, but there is still work to
do. Some systems are starting to appear in France whereas in Portugal there is more work
to be done.
Budget: €476 058


Renewable energy
Assessing tax-
based support
schemes
COORD IN ATOR
22 Yves-Bruno Civel
Observatoire des énergies renouvelables, France
Refund individual investments
in RES heating systems through
+33 144180080
alain.liebard@energies-renouvelables.org
direct tax measures

http://www.energies-renouvelables.org/refund
REFUND+ PA RTN ERS

Vlaamse instelling voor technologisch
onderzoek N.V., Belgium
Duration: 1/11/2006–30/6/2009 Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Lietuvos Energetikos Institutas, Lithuania
Consultores em Energia, Lda (CEEETA-ECO),
Objectives Portugal
CLN Instytut Badawczy Paliw i Energii
Income tax credits, tax reductions and tax allowances are being used today in five Member States to Odnawialnej (CLN Centralne Laboratorium
reduce the high cost of renewable heating systems. The REFUND+ project explored the different designs Naftowe), Poland
in Belgium, France, Italy, Austria and Portugal and looked at how well such measures have worked in
these countries. This research was accompanied by surveys involving end consumers and suppliers – in
this case, retailers and installers. Simulation exercises will be carried out for the Lithuanian and Polish
market. Project partners will devise recommendations for policymakers.
Results
> Monitoring of the impact of direct fiscal measures in each country has taken place.
> Comparisons have been made of the different national experiences for the purpose of
putting together a best practice guide.
> Simulation of the potential tax impact on the Lithuanian and Polish markets has taken
place.
> Recommendations have been gathered for future tax initiatives of this kind.
> Findings to be released via workshops and conferences.
Budget: €798 069


Projectreport
Renewable energy
Training in
high quality
geothermal
heating
Isabel M Fernández Fuentes
23
European Federation of Geologists, Belgium
Geo-education for a sustainable
+32 27887636
isabel.fernandez@naturalsciences.be geothermal heating and cooling
market
http://www.geotrainet.eu
PA RT N E R S
Consolidated Project Management Services Ltd,
GEOTRAINET
Ireland
Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minieres
(BRGM), France
Duration: 1/9/2008–28/2/2011
Österreichisches Forschungs- und Prüfzentrum
Arsenal Ges.m.b.H. (Arsenal), Austria
Objectives
European Geothermal Energy Council, Belgium
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain Ground source heat pumps contribute greatly to energy saving and emission reduction. Research in
Europe shows that one of the barriers to a sustainable and growing geothermal market is the lack
Lund University, Sweden
of appropriate skilled personnel. The quality of both design and work is not always satisfactory.
Newcastle University, United Kingdom The objective of this project is to develop a European education programme for the certification of
Romanian Geoexchange Society/Societatea geothermal installations. Different groups of professionals are involved in ground source heat pumps.
Romania Geoexchange (RGS), Romania The GEOTRAINET project is focused on two target groups: designers (geologists, geotechnical engineers,
HVAC engineers) and drillers (including installers and maintenance personnel). The project will develop
an education programme, and prepare didactic materials, training courses and an e-learning platform.
Training for geothermal professionals will take place in eight EU countries.
Results
> Developing a European training structure to support and improve the quality of geothermal
installations, with an education program to support continual professional development
(CPD) for earth science experts and drilling professionals.
> Establishing an international platform of experts on Geothermal Energy H&C to provide the
knowledge required for training courses and a European e-learning platform for shallow
geothermal applications.
> Improving the access to geological data needed for the design of geothermal energy
heating and cooling installations.
> Proposing high professional standards for geothermal energy heating and cooling in Europe.
> Proposing a European certification framework.
Budget: €952 004


Solar electricity
Renewable energy
from land that
nobody uses
COORD IN ATOR
24 Ms Erica Holland
Union of Veneto Chambers of Commerce, Italy
Farming photovoltaic flowers:
a new challenge for land valorisation
+39 0410999411
unione@ven.camcom.it
within a strategic eco-sustainable

www.pvsinbloom.eu
approach to local development PA RTN ERS

Chambers of Commerce Development Company
PVs in BLOOM of Central Macedonia, Greece

Development Company of the Municipality of
Milies, Greece
Duration: 1/10/2008–30/9/2011 Innovation Region Styria GmbH, Austria

University of Jaén (Universidad de Jaén), Spain
Valencia Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry
Objectives and Shipping, Spain
Energy Agency of Sassari Province, Italy
The project aims to promote the installation of small and medium-scale ground photovoltaic plants
Institute of Physics of Lublin University
with a power capacity ranging from 50 kWp to 2–3 MWp for requalifying marginal or sterile soils using
of Technology, Poland
a new eco-sustainable strategic approach. It will increase awareness and knowledge of the economic
potential and green value of photovoltaic panel plantations (PVPPs) in both the public and private Italian-Slovak Chamber of Commerce, Slovakia
sectors (municipalities, chambers of commerce, energy agencies, landowners, private investors, farmers).
An initial survey will be carried out among 600 municipalities in order to identify local authorities
interested in implementing this type of plant. Handbooks for public administrations, training courses
for municipalities and policymakers, and tools to promote start-ups in PVPP enterprises will also be
provided.
Results
> At least 40 municipalities will be supported with the implementation of photovoltaic panel
plantations in marginal areas.
> Several practical and strategic documents on PVPPs will be written: a ‘strategic vision’;
a technical guide for architects, engineers and investors; an administrative guide for the
public sector; and a practical guide to encourage start-up enterprises.
> 620 people will be trained on PVPPs across Europe so that they can support local authorities
and private investors facing the most critical difficulties pertaining to PVPP start-ups.
> Thanks to this initiative, approximately 20 MWp are expected to be produced in the selected
countries.
Budget: €1 428 402


Cross-border
Projectreport
Renewable energy certification
of installers
Mr Stéphane Pouffary
25
French Environment and Energy Management
Agency (ADEME), France Quality Certification & accreditation
+33 493957955 for installers of small-scale renewable
energy systems
stephane.pouffary@ademe.fr
N/A
PA RT N E R S QualiCert
Greece
European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC),
Duration: 1/6/2009–28/2/2012
Belgium
European Photovoltaic Industry Association
(EPIA), Belgium Objectives
In line with Member States’ obligations arising from the new directive on renewable energy sources,
(ESTIF), Belgium
QualiCert addresses the certification and accreditation of installers of small-scale building-integrated
Italian National Agency for New Technologies, renewable energy systems. The project in particular tackles the directive’s requirement for certification
Energy and the Environment (ENEA), Italy schemes in each Member State that obey a set of similar criteria and recognise each other’s certification.
The Polish National Energy Conservation Agency To guarantee the broadest possible support for the future accreditation and certification scheme,
(KAPE), Poland QualiCert relies on an interdisciplinary multi-stakeholder approach involving builders, installers, training
Arsenal Research (Arsenal), Austria providers, accrediting bodies, the European renewable energy industry, and a number of national energy
European Heat Pump Association EEIG (EHPA), agencies. This EU-wide concerted approach will allow partners to go beyond national considerations
Belgium and concentrate on an outcome based on the best-identified methodology valid for the entire EU-27.
QualiCert also addresses the market need for a comprehensive system for certifying installers, thereby
European Renewable Energy Council (EREC),
guaranteeing quality installations and satisfied customers, which in turn will spur further market
Belgium
deployment.
Qualit’EnR, Association for Renewable
Energy Quality (Qualit’EnR), France
European Builders Confederation (EBC), Belgium
Results
European Biomass Association (AEBIOM),
Belgium > Assessment of the performance of existing schemes for accreditation of training and
European Technical Contractors Committee certification of installers on small-scale RES systems in buildings EU-wide.
for the Construction Industry, Belgium > Validation of success criteria with stakeholder groups and development of a manual of
success criteria addressing technical, legal, institutional, financial and communication
aspects.
> Adoption of a common approach to accreditation and certification schemes for installers in
five EU Member States, with mutual recognition of the schemes.
> Facilitation of accreditation and certification schemes based on the joint approach in the
five Member States.
> Results will be used to encourage all 27 Member States to adopt a joint approach.
Budget: €1 074 462


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page 14: Loopall, page 15: Eli & Ric, page 17: Pavel Losevsky, page 18: Arkadiusz Fajer, page 19: Alex Slobodkin, page 20: Plainview, pages 21 and 22: Peter Eckhardt,
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EA-78-09-825-EN-C
Renewable energy in buildings
Make your building smile
Renewable energy technology is a reality but has still not penetrated the building sector to the extent
that it has become part of our everyday lives. From photovoltaic panels to ground source heat pumps,
technology can help consumers save emissions while reducing their energy bills.
This brochure details 25 projects aiming to overcome the remaining hurdles renewable energy applications
face in buildings, both residential and commercial. With a little push, perhaps better marketing or a new
approach from local authorities, these applications can help change Europe’s energy map definitively.
http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy
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+34 947040628 in Building Sector

Budget: €522 681

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Duration: 1/1/2006–31/12/2008 Chambers Group for the Development

Objectives Padova, Italy

Results GfE Energy Management S.r.l., Italy

Budget: €1 338 169

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energy management in buildings

Budget: €1 095 500

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Duration: 1/1/2006–31/12/2008 Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES),

Objectives energie, o.p.s. (SEVEn), Czech Republic

Budget: €661 331

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PA RT N E R S and heating for private houses

Budget: €323 668

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heating of private houses

BioHousing PA RTN ERS

Duration: 1/1/2006–31/12/2008 ASSOCIATION REGIONALE BIOMASSE

Objectives für Chemie und Technik, Austria

Budget: €1 523 474

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Budget: €1 730 970

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through demo relay nodes

PURE PA RTN ERS

Duration: 1/1/2006–31/12/2008 TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CRETE, Greece

Objectives Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency (SIEA),

Budget: €1 148 080

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Budget: €1 447 293

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for heating +49 4714771210

Objectives Dobrich Local Agency for Energy Management,

Budget: €654 907

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Univerza z Ljubljani, Slovenia

Budget: €1 187 375

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