Off-grid 12V systems training day



Demand Energy Equality is a Bristol based grass-roots energy justice project. To fund our ongoing worked aimed at empowering low-income households with respect to the energy they need, we run DIY Solar PV workshops.
Heating domestic hot water for baths, showers and washing up from the sun’s energy is not rocket science, but there are some key points to understand for a system to be safe, legal and effective.
The second workshop of Bristol’s community strategy for energy.
The Folk House, 40a Park Street
Since the last GREENPEACE public meeting on energy from Severn Tidal flow in January 2008, when we discussed a barrage with Roger WADE [DEFRA] there have been significant developments. This Bristol GREENPEACE Group public meeting is intended to open up a public agenda with two current proposals.
Grid connected PV systems qualifying for the Feed in Tariff are not suitable for DIY installation. There is however much to learn about solar PV before selecting a professional installation and a great deal can be achieved with low voltage off-grid systems for backup, garden sheds or boats and caravans.
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REM is the south west’s biggest energy event covering renewables, efficiency measures and generation. Attendees have the opportunity to: Energy question Time @ bristol uniWhat can be to done to reduce our electricity consumption? How can people use less energy but still stay warm? Who should energy companies work with to fight fuel poverty? What more can energy suppliers do to help people engage in the market and reduce their bills? Will investment in generation and infrastructure impact on energy bills? These are just a few of many energy related issues we would like to discuss with you at our forthcoming South West England Energy Question Time evening in Bristol. |