one sun
one world
Our success story. Since 2009.
- The Sunlumo retail division experiences further growth
- The energy efficient motors for biomass heating systems are distributed EU-wide
- With Sunlumo CC-BLADE, another innovative tool is added to the Sunlumo retail division
- Sunlumo starts a basic project in the field of biocomposites to develop novel composites based on biopolymers
- Sunlumo is working on a feasibility study for novel photovoltaic modules based on polymer materials
- The basic research on polymer materials for photovoltaic applications has been successfully completed
- SolPol-4/5 report attests outstanding sustainability of the One World Solar System by life cycle assessment
- Studies of technology transfer possibilities of the developed composite lightweight designs into new fields of application
- A polymer made mounting system for solar collectors is developed within the research project SolPol-4/5
- In the project SolPort, prototype construction of a polymer made heat exchanger and hot water storage has started
- The One World Solar System has been awarded with the special prize VERENA within the Austrian State Prize for innovation
- Under the title SolPort, work on a polymer made heat exchanger and storage solution has begun
- Sunlumo presents the Pay-Per-Heat financing model PAYOUSE for emerging and developing markets
- SolCode, an app for mobilde devices is developed. SolCode is used for controlling and monitoring of solar heating and photovoltaic elements of the solar system.
- The One World Solar System, the first solar cycle made by up to 100% from polymer materials is realised
- Successful pilot series production of a polymer made pumping group within the project SolStream
- The project SolarPipe - piping for solar heating systems - is successfully implemented as a pilot series
- Energy Globe Upper Austria in the category Sustainable Plastics for the One World Solar Collector
- Green Product Design Award for the One World Solar Collector, exhibition on Stockholm Design Week
- Solar Keymark certification for the One World Solar Collector.
- German Federal Ecodesign Award for the One World Solar Collector
- Start of R&D project "SolStream: Plastic components for solar pumps"
- Sunlumo explores the opportunity to combine plastic solar collectors with photovoltaics in project SolPol
- Sunlumo follows governemental delegation together with Austrian Minister Sebastian Kurz to India
- Project "SolarPipe - Solar Thermal Plastic Pipes" is initiated.
- Membership at IEA-SHC Task 54: Price Reduction for Solar Thermal Systems
- Enty into the "SolPol-4/5" consortium and work package leader
- Production of the One World Solar Collector pilot series.
- World premiere of One World Solar Collector at Fakuma fair.
- Research project "SolPol-2" in for completion after 4 years.
- Sunlumo to expand distributor network for simulation and layout software in India.
- Sunlumo opens new office in Hangzhou, China.
- Start of pilot series production of the One World Solar Collector.
- Sunlumo becomes member in IEA SHC Task 39: Polymeric Materials for Solar Thermal Applications
- New R&D projects for solar thermal components made of plastic materials.
- Start-up R&D project MidTempColl: Vacuum solar collectors for large-scale installations
- Sunlumo produce an e-mobility advisory study as an constultant for leading German automotive supplier.
- Markus Barek settle down with his family in China to expand the China business unit
- Sunlumo opens new office in San Diego, USA
- Sunlumo follows governemental delegation together with Austrian Minister Doris Bures to India
- Sunlumo become sales agent for Valentin Software in India and China
- Sunlumo had speech at international conference in Gleisdorf, Austria: Solarthermal as a lifestyle product.
- Sunlumo expands and strengthens its team – our Industrial Design Department goes into operation.
- Participation in the SME Thermal Berlin Conference panel discussion on the coming role of plastics in solar technology.
- The innovative company is presented for the first time at a major international energy exhibition in China.
- Sunlumo reinforces the Clusterland Oberösterreich GmbH Plastics Cluster and the Design and Media Network.
- Sunlumo completes the research and development work for the One World Solar Collector. Sunlumo brings one of Europe’s leading mechanical engineers on board for the implementation of this task.
- Sunlumo makes continuing major strides in developing business relations and contacts in the world’s fastest growing economies with own representations in China and India.
- Robert Buchinger and Markus Barek are appointed DIN CERTCO approved auditors for Solar Keymark certifications in December 2011.
- Consultancy appointment to one of the largest international corporations in China.
- R&D cooperation contract with on of the biggest solar thermal producer in China.
- Start-up of the “SolarDrain” Project on the stagnation protection issue for large-scale installations.
- Sunlumo wins the Upper Austrian Business Founder Award 2010 from the Austrian Chamber of Commerce.
- The company carries out ground-breaking research on new materials for solar collector production.
- Development research thrust on “solar process heat”.
- Cooperation with the Schwäbisch Gmünd School of Design, Germany. They take on the design study for the One World Solar Collector.
- Sunlumo works on feasibility studies for the use of commodity polymers in solar thermal technology as part of the “Solar Compound” project.
- Working group leadership for the scientific project “Solpol – Solar Thermal Systems in Polymer Materials”.
- The company becomes a major headline maker in the green technology research and development sector.
- Sunlumo joins the Federal President of Switzerland on an official delegation to EXPO Shanghai.
- Sunlumo Technology GmbH opens its headquarters at Perg Technology Center, Austria.
- Intensive research and development for the One World Solar Collector.
