IEA-SHC Task 43 og 45 - prolongation

Two issues within the IEA-SHC are dealt with in this project: - Task 43 "Solar Rating and Certification" - Task 45 "Large Solar Heating/Cooling Systems" Conc. Task 43 "Solar Rating and Certification" An extension of Task 43 has been approved by the IEA-ExCo in June 2013 under the condition that the duration of the extension will be 2 years and not 1.5 years as original proposed. The extension period will then be 1/7 2013 - 30/6 2015. The main objective in the extension period is to establish a global certification scheme for solar collectors. Furthermore work will be done in order to establish new "harmonised" ISO standards for solar thermal systems and components. The overall aim is to increase quality and remove trade barriers and hence assist/accelerate the trend towards a bigger market for better and cheaper solar thermal products collectors world wide. Conc. Task 45 "Large Solar Heating/Cooling Systems" A prolongation of the Task 45 was approved by the IEA-ExCo in June 2013. The prolongation is one year - so the task will then end 31/12 2014. Focus from Danish side in the extended period will be on elaborating and finalizing guidelines and facts sheet for large collector fields and seasonal storages. The main overall objectives in the extended period is still to promote use of large solar systems with seasonal storage and heat pumps in connection with district heating and to establish constructive international cooperation in this field.