European Solar Days: a successful awareness raising initiative Roger Hackstock Austria Solar

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days in 16 countries 2 nd European Solar Days in May 15 th to 22 nd 2009 Austria Belgium Croatia France Germany Hungary Italy The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom 16 countries with 427 Mio inhabitants (85 % of EU total) 16 countries with 427 Mio inhabitants (85 % of EU total)

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days in 16 countries 2 nd European Solar Days in May 15 th to 22 nd events citizens participating 1 out of EU citizens adressed directly with solar issues events citizens participating 1 out of EU citizens adressed directly with solar issues

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days in 16 countries 2 nd European Solar Days in May 15 th to 22 nd 2009 Coordinated by ESTIF in close co-operation with EPIA supported by 24 national and European organisations

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 The aim of European Solar Days increase the presence of solar energy in media raise public awareness through information and advice personally on site build up partnerships with national/regional organizations for promoting solar energy stimulate solar market positively

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 What happens at European Solar Days?  Information stands and lectures, public solar exhibitions  School and playground activities like painting, singing, balloon starts  Official opening and guided visits to large solar sites  Open Door Day and guided tours at manufacture sites  Local solar fair/workshop by installers or environmental organisations  and many more events

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days - IMPRESSIONS VIENNA PARIS

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days - IMPRESSIONS BERLIN LISBOA

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days - IMPRESSIONS LUZERN (CH) AMSTERDAM

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days - IMPRESSIONS SPAIN BELGIUM

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days - IMPRESSIONS SPAIN ITALY SLOVENIA

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days - IMPRESSIONS

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days Materials Leaflets Banners and posters T-Shirts Announcements Flyer Balloons and many more....

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 European Solar Days 2010 and beyond In the long run “European Solar Days” shall take place throughout Europe annually and encourage more and more people to use solar energy. WE ARE SEARCHING FOR NEW PARTNERS – JOIN IN! Contact: Pedro Dias, ESTIF Tel:

estec2009, Munich, May 25th 2009 Let´s enjoy the sun Europe-wide!