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This project has received funding from the Europen Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101086110 |  |
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.
News
New R&D Opportunity for Turkish–Greek Collaboration Alert!
SolarHub Info Day: From Challenges to Proposals
June 23, 2025
The SolarHub Info Day convened over 40 participants from Türkiye and Greece in an online format. The event provided a practical platform for turning industrial needs into research and innovation proposals, with a strong emphasis on Horizon Europe Cluster 5 and the GR-TR Bilateral Call. Speakers shared funding alignment strategies, challenge-owner presentations, and best practices for proposal development.
Widening Impacts Spring 2025 METACITIES’s Story
June 27, 2025
As part of the Widening Impacts Spring 2025 webinar series, this session spotlighted METACITIES, an Excellence Hub working to build smart, resilient, and inclusive cities. Participants explored how urban innovation ecosystems can drive visionary and sustainable development across borders.
SolarHub: Powered by Women Booklet Launch
June 17, 2025
SolarHub launched a digital booklet titled 'Powered by Women', featuring 24 inspiring stories from women across the solar energy value chain. This initiative, designed to highlight ongoing leadership and inclusion, reflects SolarHub’s commitment to visibility and gender equality in STEM beyond symbolic occasions.
Longest Day Celebration –
June 21, 2025
To mark the summer solstice, SolarHub shares a celebratory post acknowledging the longest day of the year. This symbolic moment was used to reinforce the importance of solar energy, cross-border collaboration, and collective progress in clean energy transitions.
SolarEX Istanbul – SolarHub Special Session
April 11, 2025
At SolarEX Istanbul, SolarHub hosted a special session titled 'Türkiye Rising with the Sun: New Strategic Proposals'. The event brought together over 50 clean energy stakeholders and welcomed 100+ visitors to SolarHub’s stand. Participants discussed funding calls, bilateral collaboration, and strategic pathways in solar innovation.
CARBONICA x SolarHub – ICRES Roundtable
April 9, 2025
At ICRES 2025, SolarHub joined forces with CARBONICA and COALITION in a roundtable session focused on mutual synergies. The event explored policy coherence and collaborative frameworks to strengthen cross-border energy transitions.
CST4ALL – Geothermal and Solar Thermal Integration
March 10, 2025
SolarHub participated in a joint webinar with CST4ALL, exploring hybrid energy systems that combine Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) with Geothermal. Led by experts from METU, Fraunhofer, and Zorlu Enerji, the session demonstrated the technical and economic benefits of sector coupling in industrial decarbonization.
the UnILiON - Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network Online Brokerage Event on Horizon Europe Cluster 5
April 6, 2025
On April 6, Our Coordinator, Derek Baker spoke at the UnILiON - Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network Online Brokerage Event on Horizon Europe Cluster 5, a valuable space where 57 researchers and institutions from across Europe came together to exchange ideas and experience.
SolarSparks Training – Session 4 Recap
May 30 2025
Last Friday, we zoomed out from the tech and zoomed in on what really constructs the future of innovation: people, purpose, and perspective.
Adil Oran reminded us that even the best ideas need a strong business model to stand on.
Fatma Umut Beşpınar challenged us to rethink what real gender equality means both in theory and in how we work, build, and lead. Thanks to SolarSparks who showed up with curiosity, bold questions, and an open mind.
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.
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.
"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.
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."
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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...
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.
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..
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,..
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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"..
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..
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...
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.
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..
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.
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..
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:
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