IEA PVPS - Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme 38d ago

Watch the recording of the first online workshop of the new IEA SHC Solar Hot Water Collaboration Group, bringing together experts and stakeholders to discuss current developments and ongoing challenges in solar hot water systems. The workshop explores both PV- and solar thermal-based hot water solutions, covering emerging topics such as IoT applications and smart control systems that can help address PV curtailment, alongside long-standing technical challenges including hard water, freezing conditions, and integration with auxiliary systems. The session highlights experiences from different operating environments worldwide and provides insights into system performance, design approaches, and integration strategies for solar hot water systems.