Building Skills, Strengthening Collaboration, Advancing Solar Research
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The SOLARIZE project continues to support the European concentrated solar thermal (CST) community through researcher mobility, specialised training activities, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Over the past months, partners across the consortium have worked together to strengthen knowledge exchange, foster innovation, and prepare the next generation of solar energy professionals.
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SOLARIZE Mobility Programme: Supporting Research Excellence
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The SOLARIZE Mobility Programme continues to provide valuable opportunities for researchers to access leading research infrastructures, gain hands-on experience, and establish international collaborations.
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Dr. Max Pargmann Successfully Completes Mobility Stay
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Researcher Dr. Max Pargmann successfully completed his mobility stay within the SOLARIZE Mobilities Programme. The stay provided access to specialised research facilities and fostered collaboration with experts from across the European CST community.
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Alejandro Bueso Sánchez Completes Research Mobility
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PhD researcher Alejandro Bueso Sánchez successfully completed his mobility stay within the SOLARIZE programme, gaining valuable hands-on experience and strengthening international research collaborations.
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Building Innovation Skills Across the Research Community
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Earlier this year, SOLARIZE organised an Innovation Management Workshop delivered by The Cyprus Institute. The training introduced participants to innovation management principles, intellectual property, business model development, and innovation strategies, helping researchers transform ideas into impact.
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National Workshop Highlights Solar Thermal Opportunities in Türkiye
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On 12 February, stakeholders from academia, industry, and government gathered in Ankara to discuss the role of solar thermal technologies in Türkiye’s energy transition, with a focus on industrial decarbonisation and international cooperation.
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Greece Spotlight: SOLARIZE and SolarHub Join Forces in Athens
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SOLARIZE and SolarHub organised a joint policy event in Athens during the SolarHub General Assembly. The event brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives to discuss CST innovation, infrastructure needs, and opportunities for collaboration across Europe.
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Solar Concentrating Systems and Their Performance
📍 Font Romeu Odeillo, France
📅 7–9 July 2026
A free training course covering the fundamentals of concentrated solar optics and the performance of solar concentrating systems. Open to researchers, engineers, and professionals interested in CST technologies.
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Looking Ahead: EU-SOLARIS ERIC Doctoral Colloquium and Summer School
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📍 The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus
📅 19–23 October 2026
PhD candidates and early-career researchers are invited to join this international event to present their work, exchange knowledge, and connect with leading experts in Concentrating Solar Thermal technologies.
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Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Concentrated Solar Technologies
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The CST/CSP community has a unique opportunity to contribute to the future direction of research, innovation, infrastructure, and standardization in Europe. We invite you to take part in the following surveys:
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Infrastructure Needs & Synergy Potential Survey – Identify current and future needs for CST research infrastructures and explore potential synergies with other renewable energy technologies.
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Stakeholder Consultation Questionnaire – Share your views on technology priorities, innovation needs, market barriers, and policy frameworks that can support the deployment of CST technologies.
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CSP/CST Stakeholders: Do You Use or Need Standards? – Help assess the awareness, relevance, and future needs of standards and standardization activities within the CST sector.
Take a few minutes to complete the surveys and make your voice heard through the links provided below.
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Celebrating Our International Community
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SOLARIZE brings together partners from across Europe, creating opportunities for collaboration that extend beyond research activities. Throughout the year, consortium members celebrate important national and cultural events that reflect the diversity and strength of our international community.
We thank all SOLARIZE partners for their continued commitment to advancing concentrated solar technologies through cooperation, innovation, and shared expertise.
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