Solarthermalworld (Global Solar Thermal Energy Council) (Santiago, Chile) 22 June 2011

Solarthermalworld.org(Global Solar Thermal Energy Council)

(Santiago, Chile)

22 June 2011

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Phase 0 (year 2007)Brainstorming based on the Global Solar Water Heating Market Transformation and Strengthening Initiative (UNDP/UNEP/GEF)

Development of a roadmap for the establishment of the International Solar Thermal Association, which included a mapping exercise

Phase 1 (2007 - April 2008)

Assessment of recommendations to set up the concept and structure of the resource-base information on solar thermal technologies

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Phase 2 (April 2008 – December 2008)

Development of a web-based Knowledge Management Repository (KMR) including uploading of studies and documents and other the related and necessary features

Phase 3 (January 2009)

Official launch of the website, monthly newsletter and webinars

Phase 4 (until present)

Further improvement of the website, in terms of content and layout

Promotion of the website using social media, banners, establishing media partnerships with other events and related projects.

Launch of new section - RES 2020 - in collaboration with ESTIF

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Be the preferred choice for access to latest news and background information on the development of the international solar thermal market

Foster successful market growth in the solar thermal sector

Create a worldwide forum for experts on solar thermal technology

Share first class examples and best practices around the world

Enable the development of legal and regulatory framework, including the necessary measures in terms of incentive schemes, standards, training, awareness raising activities, etc

Boost the use and investment on solar thermal energy


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Editorial Team

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News Research & Background Information Solarthermalworld.org Newsletter Global Solar Thermal Directory Incentive Programme Database Calendar of Events Webinars

• RES 2020 Section

Main Structure & FeaturesMain Structure & Features The main bulk of the website are the news and research articles available on the homepage.

These articles can be searched using the filter available on the left hand side of the website

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Monthly Newsletter sent to contact list of over 6000 contacts.Thematic Newsletters sent occasionally. Newsletters archived on the website


Global Solar Thermal Directories of

Companies and Associations -

registration is free of charge

More than 20 National Solar Thermal Associations already registered

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Database

Detailed information about different incentive schemes is available, together with links to the official websites in each country


Calendar of Events

All the forthcoming solar thermal related events

Detailed information and links to official websites are provided

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Webinars

Thematic webinars are organised with solar thermal specialists.

These events are free of charge.

The webcasts of all previous webinars can be seen at the website


In collaboration with ESTIF, the Solarthermalworld.org has created a special section on the website on the implementation of the EU RES Directive

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On the homepage: you can find links to our social media pages on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter. Do not hesitate to become a fan

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STW.org On Social Media STW.org On Social Media 796 Followers on Twitter199 Members on LinkedIn 205 Fans on Facebook31 Videos on YouTube Channel

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Share news and information about the solar thermal market in your country: National companies entering the solar thermal market (not importers) Statistics about the development of the solar thermal market New political requirements for solar thermal installations Trainings and certification of installers Improvement in standards and certification Implementation of large systems (district heating, solar cooling, process

heat) Support schemes existing (rebates, tax credits or loans) Renewable or solar obligations (building codes) Upcoming events (workshops, conferences, seminars) Contact details of anyone who might be interested in the website and

newsletter (e.g. participants list of past events)

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Coordinator:

Nigel Cotton, International Copper Association

News & Events:

Bärbel Epp, Journalist and editor specialised in solar thermal

General Administration, Research & Analysis:

Raquel Costa and Hans Craen, Kellen Europe

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The Solarthermalworld.org is a user friendly website

With a user and login password you can start uploading documents and stories yourself

Tutorial videos and guidelines on how to upload stories and articles on the website can provided to you

For any question, please contact us: For any question, please contact us:

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Solarthermalworld (Global Solar Thermal Energy Council) (Santiago, Chile) 22 June 2011

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