What is the future of solar power in the UK? Recent events are providing mixed reactions within the industry – positive news that the UK has entered into the list of top 10 solar countries for the first time, combined with uncertainty in reaction to the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) review.

Join us on 4 July for a seminar featuring the Solar Trade Association’s Ray Noble, plus a host of other experts. You will examine a variety of industry perspectives and take part in a high-level technical and strategy debate about the future of the UK solar market with the people at the heart of the industry.

Highlights of the day include:

A keynote session from Alasdair Grainger, Lead-Delivery and Engagement- FiT , DECC, discussing Governmental perspective on the FiT, long term strategy for a sustainable FiT programme and how the industry might deal with uncertainties and challenges
How can you remain competitive with the new FiT rates? Ray Noble, PV Specialist, Solar Trade Association shows how analysing PV price models could lead to some answers
•Reza Shaybani, Chairman, British Photovoltaic Association, examines the outlook for the UK Solar PV in 2012 and beyond
Imperial College London's Professor Keith Barnham gives some international comparisons, using the experiences of Germany, Japan and the USA
Take a look at the future, with sessions on the outlook for next generation photovoltaic technology, building integrated photovoltaics and solar PV in the UK
A panel discussion on solar storage, led by Solar Media's CEO David Owen

Call for posters

You too have the chance to join this illustrious programme! The seminar will feature a poster session where authors will have a 10-minute slot to discuss their work with the attendees. To have your say, send a 1-page abstract to Veena Gupta; email vgupta@theiet.org by 1 May 2012.

Registration discounts available to Solar Trade Association members

As a supporter of the event, Solar Trade Association members can register at the IET member rate, saving you £30 per place. Book your place online at www.theiet.org/solar-power or call us on +44 (0) 1438 765 650/657 for more details.

Please note bookings completed by June will enjoy a lower rate!

Date: Wednesday 4^th July 2012

Venue:
IET Birmingham: Austin Court

Price: £98.40 (£82.00 ex VAT)

Discounted Members price: £98.40 (£82.00 ex VAT) Click here to join the association

Please contact us on events@solar-trade.org.uk or 020 7925 3575 to book a place on this event

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