Topic of the Month (August 2025)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
In July and August, the ToM is 'How to maximise solar energy in buildings', with subtopics like:
- Solar systems and storage
- Hybrid solar systems (PV+HP, PVT&SH+HT, others)
- Business models to finance solar energy in buildings
and more!
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Explore how the integration of solar energy is reshaping European building stock and helping Europe reach net-zero emissions.
Overview Article
Il controllo predittivo delle batterie emerge come uno strumento chiave per ottimizzare la flessibilità energetica negli edifici a energia positiva, allineando consumo, generazione e accumulo.
News
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.
Case study
A new European analysis reveals that the solar potential on rooftops could transform the energy system: up to 40% of future electricity could be generated from rooftops.
News
Solar energy is advancing strongly across Europe thanks to falling costs and its growing role in electricity generation. In 2025 it exceeded capacity targets and became the main source of electricity in June, consolidating itself as a key element of the energy transition.
News
In a six-part blog series, InEExS spotlights solutions to help accelerate Europe’s transition to a smart, resilient, competitive and more efficient energy system. Each blog will explore the solutions, technologies and approaches, from energy communities to the role of blockchain in energy management
News
Can solar thermal energy drive Europe’s decarbonisation? This report explores trends, challenges and opportunities.
Publication
Buildings in Ukraine are becoming hubs of clean energy: distributed solar and storage boost resilience, cut costs and speed up the transition to a decarbonised future.
Publication
In 2025, BUILD UP explored the developments defining Europe’s building decarbonisation agenda. This review highlights the year’s central themes, from national renovation plans and digitalisation to one-stop-shops, and the community’s selected topic: energy poverty and vulnerability.
News
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) sets the pace for Europe’s transition to a decarbonised building stock. Explore the European Commission’s latest documents and discover tools and perspectives from sector stakeholders to stay aligned with the new requirements.
News