Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Cornwall Event to Learn About PV Opportunities

SHINING A LIGHT ON PHOTOVOLTAICS (PV)

9.00 am – 1.45 pm Monday 15th November 2010

Lanhydrock Golf Club, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 5AQ
Sponsored by Rural Development Associates, Stratton & Holborow, Foot Anstey Solicitors
INTRODUCTION

The introduction of Feed-in-Tariffs (FITs) in April 2010 has created significant opportunities for landowners to benefit from the production of renewable electricity, with the sunnier South West being particularly favourable for generating solar power. Solar Photovoltaics (PV) attracts the highest FIT payments and there are now unprecedented opportunities to generate power and income by installing solar panels or by leasing out land or roof space for others to do so. However, owners should consider their options soon, as FIT payments start to decline from 2012.

Experienced professional advisers will provide an overview of the solar PV technology and the options for landowners. The event will also cover the important areas of planning, financial viability and legal issues. In addition, there will be opportunities to hear from and speak directly to leading companies who provide solar panels and others who are looking for land in the South West on which to develop 'solar parks'.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The event is primarily aimed at farmers and owners of land and buildings, however it is open to anyone wishing to learn more about how those with suitable land or buildings can benefit from generating electricity by Solar PV.

09.00 Registration & refreshments

09.30 John Willis (CLA Cornwall Chairman & Landowner) - Chairman's introduction

09.35 Technical Introduction - Ray Noble (The Renewable Energy Assocation Solar PV specialist) Basic principles: insolation/shade; roof or ground mounted; stand alone vs grid connected systems; description of equipment – panels; inverters; fixings etc; size/kw output of panels and scale issues.

09.55 Q&A

10.05 James Humphreys (Surveyor, Stratton & Holborow)) – Options for the Landowner - Basics of Feed in Tariffs; suitable land/buildings; 'DIY' (landowner owned) or lease out roof/land; rents achievable.

10.25 Tim German (Head of Low Carbon Green Cornwall Programme Environment Planning & Economy Cornwall Council) – Renewables in Cornwall; PV in context.

10. 45 Adrian Lea (Manager, Natural Resources Planning, Cornwall Council) – Planning for Renewable Energy in Cornwall; Planning Policy and advice to potential applicants.

11.05 Q & A

11.15 Refreshment break

11.45 James Miles-Hobbs (Consultant, Rural Development Associates) – Project Viability – Costings; income; payback period; viability; grid connection issues.

12.05 Simon Gregory (Foot Anstey Solicitors)
Legal Issues - Lease agreements; Heads of Terms; protecting your interests.

12.25 Q&A

12.35 Andrew Williams (Landowner, Lanhydrock Estate) – The Landowner & developer's perspective – Practical comments from a landowner involved in a solar development.

12.55 Comments from supplier/developer companies – Sunstroom, INRG Solar, Green Company, Capture Energy, Horizon Renewables and Plug Into the Sun, Nova Energy UK Ltd

13.25 Q&A to suppliers/developers

13.40 Chairman's summary

13.45 Lunch – followed by opportunities for delegates to view supplier/developer displays & talk to them on one to one basis

COSTS

The event costs just £15 for members and £25 for non-members and includes refreshments and sandwich lunch.

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