jonny williams introduction to bre national solar centre, alternergy installer event presentation
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Jonny Williams, Associate Director at BRE National Solar Centre, gives an introduction to what the NSC does and how it can help solar installers as well as an update on their solar technology test site.TRANSCRIPT
Part of the BRE Trust
Jonny Williams, Associate Director
Gallery, Eden Project, 7th August 2014
BRE National Solar Centre
BRE National Solar Centre
– Opened in April 2013 by Greg Barker MP
– Based at the Eden Project in Cornwall
– Solar Test Site underway
National Solar Centre
• Support the UK solar PV industry – grow, innovate & thrive• Support solar at all scales
• Provide information for investors, banks and construction industry
• Independent guidance for building owners and occupiers to make informed choices
• Integrate solar PV and construction industries
• Support Cornish business
ObjectiveTo deliver independent research led knowledge and guidance for the solar industry in the UK.
Industry Support
The NSC is funded by ERDF with contributions from our Founding Partners
1. Solar Technology Test Site
Office NSC test site
1. Solar Technology Test Site
Why?Performance claims
Outdoor testing
“More choice is better”
Give confidence
Outputs?Annual report
Quarterly feedback
DER Lab Specification
Testing at the Eden Project System
Module
NSC technology test site
What will we achieve: – Independent evaluation
– Due diligence data
– Commercial showcase
Who will benefit:– Manufacturers
– Overall Supply Chain
– All interested parties
More Information?– Technical specification
– Costs
Cornwall Deployment (MW) ; Jul 12-May 14
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Cornwall Deployment (MW) ; Jul 12-May 14
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Cornwall Total Installed Systems; Jul 12-May 14
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Enabling Midscale Roofs
Quality - IET Technical Code of PracticeTechnical working group with industry input
Led by Martin Cotterell
0kW to 50MW
To be published early 2015
Potential for installation level certification >50kW
Enabling Midscale Roofs
Training Courses – national reach, trialled locally
1. Code of PracticeEarthing, LV/HV, thermography, fuses, other areas of divergence
2. Mid scale, non-domestic roofs-roof strength, roof types, asbestos, fire hazards, windloading, mounting solutions, BIPV options, leases/licences, landlord/tenant relationships, contracts, energy assessment
- Options for roll out: competent persons, CPD for building designers, NSC qualification, Cornish testing.
Enabling Midscale Roofs – Publications
-Location/building factors
-Module characteristics
-System design/ installation
-Operational factors
-Performance data
-Lesson learned
-Financial
Enabling Midscale Roofs – Publications
Updated Wind load document DG489
Enabling Midscale Roofs – Publications
BRE Building 17 at HQ
Research
With Met Office and University of ExeterOutput A) Mapping of Solar Generation
Research
With Met Office and University of ExeterOutput B) Short term yield forecasting
IEA PVPS (2013) Photovoltaic and Solar Forecasting: State of the Art
5. What next for Cornwall?
§ Free independent consultancy service for end users – designs, feasibility, procurement
§ Involvement with Energyfund Cornwall
§ Company Support – installers, agriculture, tourism, commercial roofs
§ Overlap with “smart tech” – pilot projects & research
§ Storage development and trials
§ Opportunities to participate in test site
§ What do you think?
Jonny Williams
Associate Director
@natsolarcentre
Mob: 07733 322350
Office: 01726 871830