Overview
Renewable energy plays a big role in combatting climate change. Solar energy innovation ecosystems are important. In this context, the EU-funded SolarHub Project will strengthen connections between five Greek and Turkish solar energy innovation ecosystems. Specifically, it will co-develop a Hub Strategy and a Joint Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda.
By implementing a diverse set of complementary interventions, it will engage industry, government, research institutes and the public to support research and accelerate commercialisation.
The project will also implement joint research activities and develop four pre-designs of diverse solar energy solutions. To maximise its impact, SolarHub will create relevant research strategies, networking and training opportunities for stakeholders, and promote synergies between research infrastructures.
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News
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Event
JOINT INDUSTRY SESSION
"Solar Heat Market Segments:
State of play and prospects to reach climate neutrality by 2025"
Wednesday 28 August 2024,
15:30-17:30
August 2,2024
We are delighted to invite you to join the industry session which it has been invited to organize in the context of the upcoming scientific congress of EUROSUN, planned in Limassol, Cyprus.
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2nd Day of the General Assembly for SolarHub with the consortium was held
July 5,2024
A huge thank you to everyone who met us at ODTÜ TEKNOKENT in Ankara to discuss the project's impact, results, and progress. Special thanks to ODTÜ-GÜNAM and Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University for their excellent organization.
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"Drivers and challenges of solar photovoltaics (PV) adoption by Turkish manufacturers" has been published
June 8,2024
We are thrilled to share that Pinar Derin Güre's, Furkan TÜZÜN and Besim Can Zırh's latest paper "Drivers and challenges of solar photovoltaics (PV) adoption by Turkish manufacturers" has been published in the Environment, Development and Sustainability journal.
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Our project partner, Solimpeks, highlighted the SolarHub project among its significant experiences
June 21,2024
The waves of PVCon2024 still resonate with several impactful moments. Our project partner, Solimpeks, highlighted the SolarHub project among its significant experiences. Represented by Mahmut Sami Buker, Dr Eng Sami Büker, Solimpeks delivered a presentation titled "Investigation of the Effect of a New Absorber Plate Design on Hybrid PVT Collectors."
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SolarHub Consortium visited the Ayaş PV Demonstration Site
May 17,2024
On the 1st day of the GA in Ankara, the SolarHub Consortium visited the Ayaş PV Demonstration Site, which is part of the Task 3.4 activities and is among our 4 R&D Pre-Design activities. Shout out to ODTÜ-GÜNAM for hosting the consortium!
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GÜNDER represented SolarHub at Intersolar Europe 2024
June 21,2024
GÜNDER represented SolarHub at Intersolar Europe 2024, one of the largest and most influential exhibitions for the solar industry. Intersolar Europe serves as a global platform for solar technology, photovoltaics, and thermal solar energy, connecting people and markets worldwide.
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Special Session to SolarHub at the International PVCon2024
July 5,2024
There is so much more to explore and countless opportunities to make a real impact on lives. It was especially meaningful as we dedicated a Special Session to SolarHub at the International PVCon2024 organised by ODTÜ-GÜNAM. Heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in this wonderful event and to our incredible speakers.
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Apply for SolarHub-II and ODTÜ.4G Workshop!
March 7,2024
SolarHub-II and ODTÜ.4G Workshop, to identify, strengthen, and exploit synergies within the ODTU R&I Ecosystem and with partners has been completed.
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SolarHub-II and ODTÜ.4G Workshop was held by METU & IDI
March 13,2024
SolarHub-II and ODTÜ.4G Workshop was held by Middle East Technical University, ODTÜ-GÜNAM, and International Development Ireland in Ankara brought together stakeholders to discuss SolarHub's vision of self-sustainability, ODTÜ4G, and the SolarHub Acceleration Program.
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WEBINAR: From Solar Research to Business: Experience Share from Successful Start-ups and Spin-offs
May 17,2024
SolarHub organized a webinar, "From Solar Research to Business: Experience Share from Successful Start-ups and Spin-offs," scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, from 14:00 to 17:00 CET.
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SolarHub's Site Visit to Jülich Solar Towers
December 15,2023
After the consortium presentations were held at the SolarHub General Assembly in Jülich, DE, DLR hosted all partners at a site visit to the Jülich Solar Towers..
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ONLINE Webinar: From solar research to business: Experience share from
successful start-ups and spin-offs
May 17,2024
We are delighted to invite you to the ONLINE Webinar: "From solar research to business: Experience share from successful start-ups and spin-offs", scheduled for June 4, 2024, between 14:00 - 17:00 CET.
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Webinar: SolarHub Accelerator Program & Solar Thermal Technologies
March 28,2024
We are delighted to invite you to the SolarHub Accelerator Program & Solar Thermal Technologies Webinar, scheduled for April 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM CET.
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CERTH Spotlights SolarHub's Innovations at Thessaloniki Fair
November 16, 2023
CERTH represented SolarHub at the 87th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), a significant event that included a wide array of trade and business meetings between Greek and Bulgarian enterprises...
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Apply for SolarHub Ignition Acceleration Program!
February 29,2024
Apply for the SolarHub Acceleration Program, we're utilizing the F6S.com platform, a leading global online hub for startups, entrepreneurs, and accelerators.
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RHODES 2024 Submission Deadline Extended.!
June 22,2024
The 11th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management has extended its abstract submission deadline to February 29, 2024..
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SHE, SAM, CRES Promote Solar Thermal Tech in Athens
June 29, 2023
The "Solarise Heat in Greece" event, organized by SHE, took place at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, aimed to highlight the benefits of solar thermal technology to a diverse audience,..
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SolarHub Explores Partnerships at European Green Deal Gathering
November 16, 2023
TÜBİTAK and IDI organized an International Brokerage event in Brussels to offer a unique platform to connect European researchers for discussions...
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GÜNDER Attended to EIF Gaziantep for Solar Energy Growth
November 16, 2023
GÜNDER attended EIF Gaziantep Energy Fair, focusing specifically on Solar Energy and Energy Storage, took place at the Gaziantep Middle East Fair Center...
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SolarHub Spotlights Rural Revitalization at Plasmata II
June 22, 2023
Solarhub is invited to Plasmata II to share insights on how energy communities could revitalize rural and mountainous areas. Electra Energy represented SolarHub and its...
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SolarHub Engages European Stakeholders in Athens
October 26, 2023
SOLARHUB participated in the Certification and Standardization week between 24-26 October 2023 in Athens with SolarHub partners...
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METU, in DLR's Colloquium for Interdisciplinary Solar Solutions
September 15, 2023
METU attended the SFERA-III Summer School’s 4th Doctoral Colloquium at DLR-Cologne in Germany, organized by the German Aerospace Center (DLR)...
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GÜNAM attended SolarEx İstanbul on April 7th, 2023.
April 7, 2023
GÜNAM attended the Mini-Conference titled "Solar Energy Opportunities and Activities to Drive the Clean Energy Transition and Green Economic Growth"..
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METU-GÜNAM Talks in IEEE PowerTech Conference
June 28, 2023
ODTÜ-GUNAM delivered a speech in a Special Session focused on the intricacies of Twinning projects in the realm of capacity building in PowerTech Belgrade 2023..
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SolarHub Explores Innovative Agri PV at BriteSolar Facilities
June 22, 2023
SolarHub's institutional partners attended a field trip to explore the innovative solar technologies being developed by BriteSolar and CERT...
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SolarHub Kick of Meeting held in İstanbul Türkiye
January 23, 2023
The Kick-Off Meeting of the SolarHub project under the coordination of ODTÜ-GÜNAM was held at the Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center of İstanbul Technical University.
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Community Energy Spring Gathering in Athens, Greece
May 10, 2023
SolarHub supported and participated in the “Community Energy Spring Gathering” workshop organized by the European Federation of citizen energy cooperatives..
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Young Leaders in "Energy and Sustainability" in Athens, Greece
April 21, 2023
Our Project partner Electra Energy was invited to speak about SolarHub and the development of energy communities in SouthEast Europe, in Athens, Greece.
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ODTÜ-GÜNAM Highlights Project Progress at Coordinators' Day
March 29, 2023
TÜBİTAK and IDI organized a National Advisory Group Meeting at TÜBİTAK Headquarters with the participation of 120 researchers..
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Opportunities & Synergies Workshop in Thessaloniki, Greece
March 9, 2023
ARTEMIS Laboratory of Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) and Electra Energy Cooperative, invite you to a workshop for “Energy Communities:
Our Partners
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