Renewable Energy Installer December/January 2014 | Page 10

News: Analysis Taking centre stage Ecobuild 2014 will deliver its largest showcase of renewable energy and microgeneration technologies ever, says show organiser UBM t Ecobuild 2014 (04 – 06 March 2014, ExCeL London), installers will get the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest technologies and go away armed with knowledge about the right products to help customers save money and keep themselves ahead of the competition. As always, the UK’s leading manufacturers are due to be on the show fl oor with their interactive attractions, discussing ideas and technologies so installers can go away knowing exactly what to recommend to customers. Plumb Center is returning with Practical Installer, which offers live demonstrations and advice on how installers can take advantage of the emerging renewable technologies market. Other top names include Mitsubishi Electric, Viessmann, Baxi and Worcester Bosch, Johnson and Starley and Lailey and Coates. In 2014 the Ecobuild experience promises to be easier to navigate than ever before, thanks to the introduction of three core areas to the event. One that should be top of every installer’s agenda is the energy part of the show featuring the Green Energy Zone sponsored by Rexel. Championing key energy issues and providing guidance and practical A Certification Body Reg. No. 6017 Reg. No. 7975 Reasons to join the Green Deal Revolution 65,000 JOBS WILL BE CREATED in the construction sector by 2015 GOVERNMENT TARGETS TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS 1990 t
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34% LESS 80% LESS 2020 2050 Apply now and take advantage of the growing opportunities Green Deal presents to your business. For more information click or call [email protected] 0843 290 3430 10 | www.renewableenergyinstaller.co.uk advice on policy and legislation, this area will include a range of features on renewable energy, resource management and energy effi ciency. Ecobuild 2014 will also feature another packed information Spaced out: In addition to the two main arenas, Ecobuild will be divided into six new content programme, areas including Green Energy to enable easier attracting over 600 navigation at 2014’s show speakers. At the heart of the programme is debate, learning and information exchange, led by internationally renowned academics, industry leaders and celebrity speakers. All speakers will now appear on the show fl oor and there will be two spectacular arenas to house the conference programme. In addition to the two Ecobuild arenas will be six new content zones on the show fl oor. Building Performance & BIM, Refurbishment & Retrofi t, Green Energy, Design, Water, Waste & Materials and Future Cities. The Green Energy seminar programme is a good place to start as it provides the latest updates, and looks at the practical and technical issues involved in installing green technologies. This year’s big talking points will include advances in energy storage technologies, the business case for PV at different scales, tapping into the Feed-in Tariff and an overview of the incentives, payback and regulatory drivers presented by the renewable market. Hosted within the energy section of Ecobuild 2014, installers will be able to discover Solar City in association with SMA Solar. Formerly known as the Solar Hub, Solar City will feature seminars and practical demonstrations covering all aspects of the solar PV market in the UK. Visitors can listen to live debates and practical case studies from industry experts. Some of the hot topics to be covered include: t
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Integration of PV into buildings Schools and commercial buildings: education on the possible returns from solar PV Energy storage: possible solutions for large scale developments as well as domestic Zero carbon inverters How to educate consumers on the benefi ts of PV Smart metering You can register your interest in attending at www.ecobuild.co.uk Make a note to visit REI on stand N2340