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Building solar market to grow 145% by 2029
Poised for a solar revolution, the global BIPV market is forecast to grow at 19.7% annually through 2029, as architects and developers increasingly embed photovoltaic tech into the very fabric of buildings, merging sustainability with design.
Primer hospital 100% autosostenible con energía solar en Colombia
El Hospital San Carlos de Aipe, en Huila, se convierte en el primero de Colombia en operar con energía solar, logrando autosuficiencia energética. El proyecto permite un ahorro en electricidad y reduce más de 160 toneladas de CO₂ al año.
Building better with solar integration
This article offers a practical guide for architects and builders on integrating solar energy into building design. It outlines key strategies to enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and create aesthetically pleasing, future-ready structures.
Políticas energéticas inteligentes para lograr mejores edificios
El proyecto MonitorEE, cofinanciado por la UE a través del programa Interreg Europe, busca mejorar la eficiencia energética en edificios públicos mediante monitoreo inteligente, colaboración internacional y políticas basadas en datos, promoviendo infraestructuras más sostenibles e inteligentes.
Spain opens EU hub for energy efficiency finance
Spain has launched a new national hub to drive energy efficiency and unlock green investment. Backed by the European Commission, the initiative aims to fast-track the country’s clean energy transition and support EU climate ambitions.
BIRTUOSS inspires neighbourhood renewal across Europe
The BIRTUOSS project presents an innovative strategy for transforming vulnerable neighbourhoods by integrating energy-efficient renovation, social inclusion, and citizen support. It reinforces a strong commitment to sustainable urban development.
Energy construction enters the digital age
Digitalisation is revolutionising the energy construction sector. New tools are streamlining costs, accelerating project timelines, and strengthening sustainability efforts. A detailed analysis highlights the pivotal role of these technologies in the sector’s ongoing transformation.
Commission unveils roadmap to boost energy efficiency and decarbonise buildings
The European Commission has introduced a guidance package to support Member States in implementing the revised Buildings Directive, helping the EU meet its 2030 energy efficiency target and paving the way for a fully decarbonised building stock by 2050.
LIFE SET HEAT: Urban heating powered by clean energy
LIFE SET HEAT is redefining the energy future of Eastern Europe through sustainable thermal solutions. The project identifies renewable sources and emerging technologies to transform outdated urban heating networks into efficient, low-carbon systems.