Task 56 Building Integrated Solar Envelope Systems This Task will focus on the critical analysis, simulation, laboratory test and onsite monitoring of envelope systems entailing elements that use and/or control incident solar energy.
Task 41 Solar Energy and Architecture The main goals of the Task are to help achieving high quality architecture for buildings integrating solar energy systems, as well as improving the qualifications of the architects, their communications and interactions with engineers, manufactures and clients.
Task 27 Performance of Solar Facade Components The objectives of this Task are to determine the solar visual and thermal performance of materials and components, such as advanced glazing, for use in more energy efficient, comfortable, sustainable buildings.
06 APR 2023 International seminar on solar and daylight planning in urban environments Within the framework of IEA SHC Task 63 Solar Neighborhood Planning, NTNU and Multiconsult, Norway, arranged an international seminar on solar and daylight... read more
20 JUN 2022 Solar Thermal Market Records Year of Growth The solar thermal market saw 3% growth in 2021 after seven years of decline. Noteworthy development was reported from some of the largest solar heat markets. read more
29 MAR 2021 SHC Technology Position Paper: Building Integrated Solar Envelope Systems for HVAC and Lighting The quest to decarbonize society's electrical and thermal systems has never been more urgent. In this Technology Position Paper, experts of IEA SHC Task... read more
24 FEB 2021 Strategies to promote solar envelopes In the last four years, the multidisciplinary IEA SHC Task 56 research group worked intensively on strategies to increase the market penetration of solar... read more
16 JUL 2020 Building Integrated Solar Envelopes: Current Status and Actions Needed The objective of our Task on Building Integrated Solar Envelope Systems for HVAC and Lighting was to answer how solar envelope systems can become common... read more
18 JUN 2020 Optimising life-cycle costs in the construction industry A facade to capture solar energy is a particularly appealing option if a solar thermal system is to be integrated into an office or a multi-family building,... read more
11 JUN 2020 SWC/SHC 2019 Proceedings now available We are pleased to announce that the proceedings of the SWC/SHC 2019 are now available online. read more
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