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Solar Update is the name of the IEA SHC newsletter published twice a year. Our newsletter contains all the up-to-date information relating to the Solar Heating and Cooling Programme and the people involved. Regular features include news on our projects, news from our members and their solar programs, and updates on our new publications. The following Solar Update newsletters are available online:

IEA SHC Solar Update Newsletter Vol 81 January 2026
January 2026 - PDF 9.06MB - Posted: 1/15/2026
By: IEA SHC TCP
Editor: Ben Stinson

Inside Volume 81 of the IEA SHC Solar Update Newsletter
This issue features a retrospective on 21 years of Solar Heat Worldwide, along with key highlights from Task 67 – Compact Thermal Energy Storage, including an interview with Task Manager Dr. Wim van Helden. You’ll also find insights from Task 68 – Efficient Solar District Heating, complemented by an interview with Dr. Klaus Lichtenegger, plus updates from Task 71 – Subtask B.

Explore an in-depth article on transpired solar air collectors, reflections from SHC Chair Dr. Lucio Mesquita, and country highlights from Slovakia. Learn about the Solergy Label for energy labeling, discover details on new Tasks, SHC Collaboration Groups, and stay informed on upcoming events and conferences.
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