The Global Imperative
Concerns about dwindling fossil fuel supplies and pollutant emissions are burgeoning, worldwide. Governmental and marketplace uneasiness is intensifying, fueling demand for innovative solutions. Driven by these pressures, research and development in the field of alternative energy technologies is experiencing explosive growth. This trend shows no sign of diminishing for many years to come.
The following are excerpts from the Executive Summary of the May 2006 European report, “Solar Thermal Vision 2030”.
“Without any question, solar thermal technology is already a matured technology. 30 years of development have led to efficient and long lasting systems.”
“Solar Thermal Energy is an important alternative to fossil fuels, with a huge potential.”
“ … by 2030 solar thermal energy will be used in the majority of European buildings. The typical share of solar thermal energy in meeting the heating and cooling demands of a single building will be increased dramatically to more than 50%, and up to 100%.”
