SOLARKEYMARK II
Large open EU-market for solar thermal products -
Informazioni Generali
- Coordinatore:
- ESTIF - EUROPEAN SOLAR THERMAL INDUSTRY FEDERATION (Belgio)
- Responsabile:
- BRACCIO GIACOBBE - TERIN-BBC (LA TRISAIA)
- Ruolo ENEA:
- SUBCONTR
Programmi Europei
- Programma:
- Other programmes -> EIE - ALTENER (2002-2006) (N/A - Non applicabile)
Descrizione e Attività
Descrizione Generale
This project aims at opening up the European market for solar thermal quality products. Currently the market is still fragmented due to different national and regional requirements in (buildings) regulation and financial incentive schemes. By removing current barriers to trade, consumers will have improved access to solar thermal quality products resulting in a higher uptake of solar thermal energy in the EU. Recently European Standards for solar thermal products were established, and the CEN ‘Solar Keymark’, which certifies conformity with these standards has been introduced. However the acceptance of these standards is not yet universal, and some conflicts remain between the EN Standards and national regulations and requirements in national/regional subsidy schemes. Products, which are Keymark’ed but do not meet the national/regional requirements are still not eligible for financial support and cannot compete with eligible products. Furthermore, the EC Directive 2002/91/EC on the Energy Performance of Buildings – while generally being positive towards solar thermal – could actually increase fragmentation of the market, as differing implementations introduce new trade barriers.
Attività svolta da ENEA
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