Solar Feed In Tariff Website

The date has been announced for the ‘Introduction to solar markets and technology’ course to be held in London between 14 & 15 October 2009. The Green Power Academy which will be hosted in conjunction with the highly successful Green Power Conferences will seek to shed some light on the essential basics of the emerging UK photovoltaic (PV) industry.

The course will offer information and debate on the various commercial advantages which potentially be gained from the solar industry. Highlighting case examples, figures and various business models, attendees will have an opportunity to analyze and compare the different options available to those planning on investing in the UK solar industry. Similarly, the conference will provide detailed and expert evaluations of the various ways of harnessing the sun’s energy for the purposes of energy generation. With a focus on both PV and solar thermal technologies the presentations will give advice as to the respective advantages and disadvantages of each technological field.

Regarding photovoltaic technology the course will cover key areas such as PV material and design looking at the components involved in the manufacture of these materials. From a manufacturing point of view, attendees will be given information on the procurement of solar material along with the costs involved with supplies. Information about grid connectivity and efficiency will all be given using relevant case examples giving attendees a valuable insight into how the PV market has worked elsewhere.

The thermal solar market will be looked at giving specific information regarding Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and Thermal Energy Storage (TES) solutions for the market and ideas as to where it will be moving in the future. Case studies and figures will be used to give ideas as to the various benefits this technology will provide for potential investors in this sector. The sector will also be analyzed in terms of future market trends and of course regulations which could effect the industry in the future.

Green Power Academy has a history of successful renewable energy courses and will continue the trend in London next month. Dr. John Massey, the training director for the course will use his extensive experience in the solar industry to offer attendees an invaluable resource whether they be new to the industry or new investors wishing to join the emerging sector in its infancy.

If you wish to find out more about this event please visit:

www.greenpoweracademy.com

The recent news that the UK government will be introducing a feed-in tariff system in order to encourage the growth of renewable energy has been well received by advocates of clean energy production who see it as the best way of achieving grid parity with non-renewable sources in the future.

The UK government set climate change goals at an 80 per cent reduction of carbon emissions by 2050. This, along with the European Union which has set the target of a 20 per cent take up of renewable energy production by 2020 means that governments of all member states have been taking some form of action to reach targets set both by their own government and of course diversify their means of energy production.

A document released by the British government entitled ‘Consultation on renewable electricity financial incentives 2009’ has set out the UKs plan to roll out feed-in tariffs within the next 12 months. In the report Lord Hunt stated,

“feed-in tariffs will open up renewable energy generation beyond the traditional energy companies. It will enable communities to come together and invest in generating renewable electricity. It will make it easier for householders and business to finance their own electricity generation. It will help us all play our part in renewing our electricity supply”.

The points set out in the report and explained by Lord Hunt concisely illustrate the obvious benefits of feed-in tariffs which will have the duel effect of reducing carbon emissions through the adoption of solar while also helping the economy through job creation and the growth of the photovoltaic sector from manufacturing through to installation companies.

With Gordon Brown recently declaring his desire to create a green economy through the introduction of tariffs, it is certainly the view of many within the government that this system will be the most effective means of doing it.