In November, elemental is hosting a series of digital events focusing on solar innovation.
The rise of energy prices, and energy insecurity means that there has never been more interest in solar power. With payback periods for domestic solar PV expected to drop to just four years*, the advantages for households, as well as buildings such as schools and leisure centres are clear.
The elemental Solar Innovation digital festival will offer a series of virtual panel discussions on solar energy for both new and existing buildings, covering funding for public sector projects, community energy schemes and some of the product and system innovations on offer to specifiers.
*Analysis from Carbon Brief suggests the payback period for a £4,300 rooftop solar system, with a power capacity of 3kW, has dropped from 16.7 years in October 2020 to 11.1 years under the current price cap and just 4.1 years by April 2023.
The festival runs from 15th to 17th November on our Crowdcast channel, and registration to all sessions is free.
Solar PV’s role in decarbonising housing – 10am, 15th November
This session will look at how combining solar PV with low-carbon heating, such as heat pumps, will help social landlords reduce energy bills for tenants. The panel will also discuss the role of energy storage in decarbonisation projects.
Speakers
- Councillor Keith Williams, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Finance and Commercialisation
- Patrick Berry, Programme Director, Together Housing
- Andrew Waggott, Head of Energy Services, Portsmouth City Council
Register for your FREE space: crowdcast.io/e/solar-pvs-role-in
Approaches to developing – and financing – solar PV projects for the public sector – 1pm, 16th November
How can local authorities maximise the opportunities offered by solar power? This session will discuss development and funding options for public sector organisations looking to generate (and store) solar energy, and how investment can tackle rising fuel bills.
With speakers
- Laura Couldrey, Programme Manager for Local Authorities, Salix Finance
- Robert Schrimpff, Co-founder and CEO, Solar for Schools
Register for your FREE space: crowdcast.io/e/approaches-to-developing
CASE STUDY: solar as community energy solution – 11am, 17th November
This session will look at a retrofit scheme being delivered by the Pobl Group, Sero and Everwarm. The Penderi community, in Swansea, is the UK’s first community energy sharing scheme, with renewable energy stored and shared fairly between residents.
Register for your FREE space: crowdcast.io/e/case-study-solar-as
