Solar power on buildings: Making money by incorporating PV into building design - This event has already finished

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20 October 2010 - BRE Watford

Details :

The UK has not always been ‘plugged' in to Solar Electric (PV) technology, particularly in comparison with other European countries that have strong, stable financial incentives. Following the introduction of Feed-in Tariffs in April 2010, now is the time for the UK construction industry to use PV technology to its advantage.

On-site electricity generation using PV:

creates a valuable income stream for the building owner and helps to future-proof against energy costs rises, thus increasing the building's inherent value
helps compliance with the latest building regulations and sustainability codes

Building integrated PV, unlike most existing bolt-on PV solutions, can also help designers to produce interesting and distinctive architectural solutions.

This comprehensive one-day conference will examine the economics of BIPV, the available technologies, and their financial, architectural and certification aspects. Delegates will gain an understanding of the developments in Europe and their relevance to the UK, hearing from acknowledged experts in European organisations, as well as major UK installers and suppliers.

What will I learn at the conference?

How to make PV systems an attractive part of your building design
How to earn income from Feed-in Tariffs by generating electricity
An understanding of the
o Technology;
o Economics;
o Architectural &
o Certification requirements
How BIPV can offset building material costs
How to use PV building components: tiles, facades, roof laminates, glass structures

What are the other benefits of attending?

A unique opportunity to meet and question leading manufacturers and experienced practitioners
Major BIPV organisations from the UK and Europe will be presenting
An exhibition of specially selected new products - including a new UK inverter manufacturer
A visit to BRE's world-renowned Innovation Park with full-scale examples of sustainable technologies and buildings
The event counts as 7.5 hours of CPD, accredited by the Construction Providers Network and recognised by all major membership organisations

Programme :

09:00	Registration, refreshments and exhibition
09:30	Welcome and intrduction
	Introduction to PV & BIPV in the UK	Steve Pester, BRE
	BIPV connections in Europe: European networks and a guide for architects and engineers	Prof. Silke Krawietz, SETA Network
	BIPV solutions: glass and glass laminates	Keith Morrison, Romag
	BIPV solutions: flexible roofing membranes	Axel Friedrich, alwitra GmbH & Co & Bob Dixon, ICB Solar
	BIPV - solving the puzzle	Jan-Willem Tolkamp, Scheuten Solar
	BIPV solutions: an installers point-of-view	Martin Cotterell, Sundog Ltd
	Understanding and maximising PV performance	Prof. Nicola Pearshall, Northumbria University
	Lunch, exhibition and networking
	Outlook for BIPV in the UK	Ray Noble, Renewable Energy Association
	Opportunities with BRE Ventures	Andrew Williams, BRE
	Roof-mounted BIPV for commercial and industrial buildings	Tom Paul, Kingspan
	The architects view of BIPV	Kiru Srinivasan Venkataramana and Mindi Hadi, BRE
	PV diffusion into the building industry and sunrise projects	Daniel Fraile Montoro, European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA)
	BIPV product certification in the UK	John Holden, BRE Global
	Design Build Solar Initiative	David Owen, PV International
	BIPV economics & FITs	Susannah Wood, Solar Century
	BIPV economics & FITs - BRE's view	Anthony Heywood, BRE
	Summary
16:30	Networking and optional visit to the BRE Innovation Park

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