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EVENTS - Renewable Energy & Photovoltaics

Posted: 04/04/2005

A list of upcoming events for anyone who wants to learn more about the expanding field of renewables, especially photovoltaic systems and their applications in building.

Training: Renewable Energy and Low Energy Building Design for Self Build Homes.
9 April 2005 Green Dimension, Milton Keynes.
Renewable energy systems combined with low energy building design can result in homes that have minimal energy costs and low carbon emissions. This course takes you through the steps of assessing which options are most appropriate for your own self build project.
http://www.greendimension.co.uk/services-selfbuild.html

Seminar: 6 Solar Seminars for the public
13 April 2005. The Environment Centre, High Wycombe.
A variety of solar systems will be on display followed by short presentations to the public on the different systems available to the householder. If you wish to attend this event please turn up at the environment centre or call the Thames Valley Energy Centre on 0800 512 012 for more details. http://www.solarsavers.co.uk/events.asp

Seminar: Solar Seminars for Professionals
13 April 2005. The Environment Centre, High Wycombe.
A variety of solar systems will be on display followed by short presentations addressing construction, engineering and architectural issues around solar installations. If you wish to attend this event please call the Thames Valley Energy Centre on 0800 512 012
http://www.solarsavers.co.uk/events.asp

Conference: Second Photovoltaic Science, Applications and Technology Conference
14 - 15 April 2005. Loughborough.
PVSAT2 follows up the successful meeting at Loughborough in 2003. Much exciting progress has occurred PV in the UK since then. Two major SUPERGEN projects in PV have been funded by the EPSRC and the DTI’s technology and demonstration programmes have had remarkable results. The industrial sector has been strengthened by two new module production companies in Sharp and Romag. Future energy supply is again high on the public agenda. PVSAT 2 gives an ideal opportunity to state the case for PV as the sustainable energy of the future. The conference will take place in the purpose built Holywell Park Conference Centre and leading UK PV companies have committed themselves to the associated exhibition.
http://wire0.ises.org/wire/independents/confres.NSF/DefaultView/6AB4F3D69DD7D16DC1256F560044F136!Open

Conference & Exhibition: Homebuilding & Renovating Show
14-17 April 2005. NEC, Birmingham
This year’s National Homebuilding & Renovating Show brings together over 450 self-build and renovation related companies - making it the largest self-build show in the UK. Exhibitors at this year's show range from big household names, through to smaller specialist companies, plus this year there are over 130 new companies exhibiting, so if you came last year, there are plenty of reasons to visit again!
http://www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/national/visitor_introduction.html

Conference & Exhibition: 24th International Power Sources Symposium & Exhibition
18 - 21 April 2005. Corn Exchange, Brighton
The overall aim of the International Power Sources Symposium is to advance the education of the general public by improving understanding and knowledge in the field of research and development in the use of non-mechanical power sources, particularly batteries and fuel cells, as well as photovoltaic and other non-electrochemical power sources. http://www.ipss.org.uk/

Seminar: Reading Green Fair - An Environmental Evening
21 April 2005. The Civic Centre, Reading.
If you wish to know more about the event please contact Readings Sustainability Team on 0118 939 0159 http://www.solarsavers.co.uk/events.asp

Training: Introduction to Renewable Energy Weekend Course
22-24 April 2005. University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
The courses will give an overview of renewable energy technologies and cover the basic principles of solar electricity, solar water heating, wind energy, micro-hydro, biomass and their applications for homes, businesses and farms. The courses are an ideal way to learn about the nuts and bolts of this increasingly important range of technologies. They are aimed at those in the business, non-profit, public and academic sectors who wish to get a comprehensive introduction to renewable energy technology in general, as well as those wishing to install renewable energy systems in both urban or rural settings. The emphasis is on how things work, what it is practicable to do, and participants will have the opportunity to develop their own projects.
http://www.greendragonenergy.co.uk/courses.htm

Conference: Delivering Sustainable Buildings Conference
21-22 April 2005. Birmingham.
A RIBA and Birmingham City Council Conference For further information, to register interest in attending and/or sponsoring the conference e-mail riba.westmidlands@inst.riba.org mailto:riba.westmidlands@inst.riba.org or phone 0121 233 2321. http://www.riba.org

Exhibition: Clean Energy Technology & Investment Show
5-7 May 2005 The Business Design Centre, London
The first UK-based exhibition dedicated to clean production and use of energy. http://www.clean-energy-expo.com

Seminar: Solar Fair and Open House Morning
14 May 2005. Aylesbury District Council.
A chance to find out more about solar power and visit a homeowner who has different types of solar installed. If you wish to know more about the event please contact the Thames Valley Energy Centre on 01993 707812 http://www.solarsavers.co.uk/events.asp

Conference & Exhibition: ecobuild
24 - 25 May 2005. QEII Centre, London
The built environment represents the single most significant physical expression of human social development on this planet. Its sustainable development is fundamental to our future. Governments, corporations and individuals alike are now waking up to the real need for tougher legislative controls combined with a ”green” approach to building design and energy efficiency.
http://www.ecobuild.co.uk

Conference & Exhibition: Nemex 2005
24-26 May 2005. NEC, Birmingham.
NEMEX is the UK's longest-running event dedicated to highlighting issues and offering solutions on energy management and efficiency.
Following the huge success of last year’s show, NEMEX is gearing up to provide an essential industry forum for 2005, full of new ideas and technologies as well as a world class conference and seminar programme. http://www.nemex-energy.co.uk

Course: Installing and Testing Domestic Photovoltaic Systems Certificate. February/April/June 2005. Bedford College, Bedford.
For further information about enrolment, please contact Enquiries and Guidance on 0800 074 0234

Training: Renewable Energy for your Buildings Seminar
30 June 2005. National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes
You already know that global climate change is one of the most serious problems facing us in the 21st century. You will also know at least a little about the potential benefits of renewable energy. So this seminar will be looking at the How and When, not just at the What and Why!
- How much solar resource is available in Britain?
- When should we choose one renewable source compared to another?
- How can we fund renewable energy installations?
- How can renewables help raise our profile and public image?
- When should we focus on energy efficiency, and when should we look at renewables?
http://www.nef.org.uk/services/training.htm

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