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Technology Collaboration Programme

Solar Heating and Cooling Technology Collaboration Programme (SHC TCP) was established in 1977, one of the first programmes of the International Energy Agency, to promote the use of all aspects of solar thermal energy. The SHC TCP's work is unique in that it is accomplished through the international collaborative effort of experts from member countries and the European Union.

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Task 67 | Compact Thermal Energy Storage Materials
Task 67

Compact Thermal Energy Storage Materials

The purpose of the Task is to push forward the compact thermal energy storage technology development
Task 66 | Solar Energy Buildings
Task 66

Solar Energy Buildings

Integrated solar energy supply concepts for climate-neutral buildings and communities for the "City
Task 65 | Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions
Task 65

Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions

Focuses on innovations for affordable, safe and reliable Solar Cooling systems.
Task 64 | Solar Process Heat
Task 64

Solar Process Heat

Converting solar radiation into heat and further the intelligent integration of the produced heat
Task 63 | Solar Neighborhood Planning
Task 63

Solar Neighborhood Planning

Planning for onsite solar thermal and solar PV in the neighborhood design process
Task 62 | Solar Energy in Industrial Water & Wastewater
Task 62

Solar Energy in Industrial Water & Wastewater

Applying solar thermal energy to disinfect, decontaminate and separate waste water