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| Date: 29 February - 14 March Event type: Roadshow Location: Various
Description: On October 31 Greg Barker, Minister of State at DECC, made the controversial proposal to halve the feed-in tariff (FiT) rates for solar installations in each band up to 50kW, with smaller cuts in the bands from 50kW to 250kW. Since the announcement, many working in industry have prophesised that DECC has killed the industry dead. But has it? The continued saga and debate surrounding these changes shows just how it important it is for installation businesses across the country, to nurture the best networks and be aware of the most up-to-date information to ensure the industry continues to thrive in 2012 and beyond. Solar Power UK will tour as a roadshow to six towns across the UK to present half day events. Each session will discuss the real impact of the FiT cuts, the impending and possible EPC requirements, how the Green Deal will affect the PV installer, and how the UK solar industry can remain sustainable into 2012. Who should attend? MCS qualified installers, distributors, green deal assessors, end users and equipment vendors. Each event will feature the following programme:
| | Email: Contact Chloe Theobald, events manager at ctheobald@solarmedia.co.uk Website: http://www.solarpowerukevents.org/ | |
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| Date: 5th - 16th March 2012, EA Technology, Capenhurst EA Technology's Power Skills Centre has developed a specialist training course designed to address skills shortage in the energy industry by providing companies with highly-motivated power engineers to meet the nation's future demands. The 10-day Power System Engineering course at the company's facility in Capenhurst, Cheshire offers a comprehensive and practical introduction of the industry to both new recruits and existing technical staff, to help them gain a thorough understanding of the interaction between different electrical systems and the core disciplines involved in power engineering. At the end of the course delegates will have received a fundamental grounding in the industry to help boost their skills set which will increase individual effectiveness and productivity to bring added value for their employers. Drawn from EA Technology's Power Skills Centre's extensive range of specialist, technical courses and delivered by leading experts in their field, this highly cost-effective programme will cover current regulations and standards, network planning and performance and review cables, transformers and switchgear equipment and technologies. In addition, the programme will encompass asset management and protection and failure investigation, which will include a look at EA Technology's latest condition-based risk management technologies. Not only does this specialist course have an immediate impact on an individual's knowledge of the industry but it also lays the foundations for power engineers to perform their roles far more productively and can influence future career specialisation decisions. EA Technology's Power Skills Centre offers the largest range of high level, power sector specific training courses in the UK and is able to develop bespoke training solutions to meet specific requirements. To find out more about The Power Skills Centre and the courses available, please visit Event type: Training for power systems engineering on current regulations and standards, network planning and performance and review cables, transformers and switchgear equipment and technologies. Location: Capenhurst, Cheshire Description: Ideal for graduates and for fast-tracking engineers into the industry, EA Technology's carefully structured course will also provide an insight into how power engineering principles are put into practice with visits to 'live' operations, including a cable manufacturer, a switchgear manufacturer and an industrial private network operator. | | Website: www.eatechnology.com/PSC | |
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| Date: 29th February – 1st March 2012, Olympia, London, Stand: F54 ebm-papst, the manufacturer of high-efficiency fans and motors, will use Data Centre World 2012 to highlight how UK data centres could reduce the amount of energy consumed through cooling by, typically, 58%, simply by upgrading to EC technology. With energy usage of national concern and the UK data centre industry already accounting for around 2% of national power consumption – a figure which is projected to grow – EC technology could have a significant impact on cutting energy consumption, reducing energy bills and decreasing the carbon emissions of the UK’s data centre sector. Helen McHugh, head of sustainability at ebm-papst, said, “The power usage efficiency (PUE) rating is a critical method of assessing how effectively power is being used within a data centre. Our experience within the industry has revealed that a substantial number of existing data centres in the UK have a PUE in excess of 2.0, which is classed as average, with some older facilities classified as 2.5 (inefficient) or higher. Inefficient cooling technology may be a key reason why their PUE scores are so low.” “We have recently embarked on a project with a leading UK mobile operator. During an initial trial, we were able to demonstrate an energy saving of 78% as a direct result of upgrading their CRAC units with EC technology. This highlights that the savings associated with upgrading to EC technology are tangible and not only reduce energy consumption and cut carbon emissions, but also positively impact on the bottom line in the long term.” Event type: Data Centre World Conference and Expo covers all key aspects of managing a data centre including: Cabling • Cloud Computing • Connectivity and Telecoms • Cooling • Data Centre Design and Build • IT Security and Physical Site Security • Operating Systems • Outsourcing • Power and Power Management • Servers and Hardware • Software and Applications • Storage • Virtualisation Location: Olympia, London, Stand F54 Description: ebm-papst’s stand (F54) will demonstrate the core benefits of EC technology in comparison with AC, and experts from ebm-papst will be on-hand throughout the exhibition to discuss how ebm-papst can help to cut energy consumption in data centres across the UK. | | Organiser: Turret Group Website: www.datacentreworld.com | |
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| Date: Various Event type: Energy efficient solutions, lighting technologies, wiring accessories, home networking and lighting control applications. Location: Various Description: Schneider Electric has added new topics to its training offering to include areas such as energy efficient solutions and the latest lighting technologies. The events are held by Schneider Electric in partnership with its network of authorised distributors to highlight the extensive range of solutions available, which installers can capitalise on to boost the profitability of a project. The free events are taking place at distributors’ branches and conference facilities across the country and as well as new topics, will focus on core product areas including wiring accessories, home networking and lighting control applications. In addition, the training will advise installers about the latest cable management and circuit protection offers, which can reduce installation times, ensuring they meet project deadlines and helping end users save money. At the events, attendees will also be able to share ideas and network with other contractors as well as have access to Schneider Electric’s team of technical and sales experts. Hamish Bingley, customer marketing engineer from Schneider Electric comments: “The free events provide a great opportunity for contractors and electricians to keep abreast of the latest technologies, which is particularly important in the current competitive market. One way they can add value to the service they offer customers is to play an advisory role, guiding them through the range of solutions available and making recommendations. Also, with energy efficiency so high on everyone’s agenda, there is plenty of scope to have an input on refurbishment as well as new build projects, helping customer to meet environmental obligations while lowering CO2 emissions and energy bills. ” As an added bonus, attendees will also receive vouchers for 15 per cent off featured products and support literature to help in specifying the solutions. | | Organiser: Schneider Electric Company: Schneider Electric Telephone: 0870 608 8 608 Email: gb-customerservices@gb.schneider-electric.com Website: http://www.schneider-electric.co.uk/sites/uk/en/products-services/training/training-courses.page | |
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| Date: Email for details Event type: WEEE seminars Location: Email for details Description: The Lighting Association has joined forces with WEEE Lite to sponsor a series of day seminars that will provide the invited organisations with the opportunity of testing their companies WEEE & Battery Compliance strategy. It will also be an opportunity to find out how the updated UK WEEE Regulations (2010), the proposed further redrafting in the European Parliament of the WEEE Directive and the UK Battery Regulations will impact on their business operations. These seminars are essential to ensure that businesses fully understands the implications of these Regulatory changes to UK law and how best to comply. Previous seminars have been successful in reducing the financial liabilities of WEEE compliance for attendees by up to 80%. The principle speaker for the seminars will be V F Eckerman, the founder of Weeeco who has invaluable experience in WEEE & Battery Compliance and is managing the service offer for the members of LA Compliance, WEEE Lite, Northern Compliance and C4U. His knowledge of the WEEE & Battery Regulations are only surpassed by his ability to turn regulatory legislation into business opportunity with common sense solutions. The agenda for the seminars will be: Business Case Studies looking at the various options for WEEE Compliance. * Producers * Producer of B2C & B2B EEE * Distributors/ Retailers * B2C WEEE Arising * B2B WEEE Arising * WEEE Take Back Services * Contractors * B2B&B2C End User of WEEE Business Case Studies looking at the various options for UK Battery Regulations * Producers * Producer of Automotive, Industrial & Batteries * Distributors/ Retailers * Waste Batteries Arising * Battery Take Back Services * Contractors * End Users of Batteries For more information on the service or seminar dates/venues contact margaret@weeeco.com | | Organiser: The Lighting Association and WEEECO Email: For more information on the service or seminar dates/venues contact margaret@weeeco.com | |
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