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Empowering Citizens to Renovate: Examples of One-Stop Shops

Co-organised by Renovate Europe and its partner FEDARENE, the event will showcase concrete examples of one-stop shops from across the EU and examine the lessons they offer for accelerating renovation across different national and local contexts.

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Contribute to BUILD UP's topics banner

The first Topics of the Month (ToM) for 2026 are set. Focusing on renovation passports, data for EPBD implementation, zero-emission buildings, energy communities and heat pumps, we invite experts and practitioners across Europe to contribute content and share practical insights with the community.

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How 155 orange solar panels vanished into the roof of a historic monastery

The former Paul Van Ostaijen monastery in Leuven (Belgium) was transformed into a CO₂-neutral complex through the integration of 155 terracotta-colored photovoltaic panels. Seamlessly blended into the historic roof, they preserve the building’s identity while enabling sustainable performance.

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A 100 kWp array of green PV modules blends with the historic copper roof, setting a new benchmark for heritage-safe solar design.

A 100 kWp photovoltaic system with 260 green modules is seamlessly integrated into the historic copper roof of the Vienna State Opera. Designed to preserve its Neo-Renaissance identity, the project blends solar technology with heritage, reducing energy demand without altering the iconic skyline.

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