Solar Photovoltaics: Power and Profit - A Practical Guide
Tuesday 2nd March 2010
9.00am – 4.00pm
Harper Adams University College
Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB
Following on from previous successful Bioenergy Workshops at Harper Adams University College, the sustainable development team are pleased to offer a workshop entitled ‘Solar Photovoltaics: Power and Profit – a Practical Guide’. The College will be running the workshop on 2nd March 2010 in conjunction with the RE:think Energy Staffordshire Project and funding from Advantage West Midlands (AWM). It will introduce businesses and organisations to a practical approach to assist with the decision as to whether or not to install a solar photovoltaics system. The Course Leader for the workshop will be Mel Todd, Renewable Energy Specialist with EcoSkies Limited. Mel has worked in the sector for over 20 years both in the UK and abroad. EcoSkies Limited are a leading renewable energy training and consultancy specialist based in Derbyshire with experience of installation and training in solar, wind, and ground/air source heating.
The cost of the workshop is £50 as it is presently subsidised training.
The RE:think Energy Staffordshire Project - is a renewable energy project funded by Advantage West Midlands (AWM) and managed by Staffordshire County Council. For further information visit www.rethinkenergy.org.uk"
Why you should attend the seminar:
If you are a farmer, small/medium sized business, landowner, rural enterprise, local authority, school, voluntary organisation or any type of concern who is considering the possible installation of a solar photovoltaics system in the near future then this is the workshop for you. It is a practical day that will include project planning, choice, design and layout, specifications, economics and consent issues.
Delegates are encouraged to bring along their recent electricity bills, project ideas or specifications they may have so that the ’pros and cons’ of a solar photovoltaics system can be considered at their property or business site.
Who should attend?
• Farmers, small/medium sized businesses (SMEs), landowners , voluntary organisations, rural enterprises, not- for profit organisations
• Businesses considering the merits of whether to install a solar photovoltaics system to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
To register on either of the workshops simply email: Gaynor Orton on: gorton@harper-adams.ac.uk or
Tel: 01952 815 019, giving your name, business name, contact details and workshop date. A full booking form will then be sent to you for completion, and should be returned with a cheque for £50.
Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
