May 2008

• Cross Border Power Trading, European Developments & Opportunities

  The event will focus on cross border power trading, european developments & opportunities

  Conference 14-15 May 2008, Copenhagen, Denmark

• Build Green for LEED Certification

  The presenter will discuss Green concepts and the certification process with a few case studies.

  Lecture 15 May 2008, Colombo, Sri Lanka

• The Fundamentals of Wind Turbine Technology

  How does a 100m rotor on a hilltop cope with gale force winds and snowstorms?  How can a turbine ever produce useful power when the wind stops, starts, and constantly shifts direction?

  Lecture 15 May 2008, Swansea

• Electricity Storage Association 2008 Meeting

  The ESA annual meeting is the premier event in the Energy Storage Calendar at a very exciting time.

   

  Conference 20-22 May 2008, Southern California, USA

• The challenges of wind farm development in the UK

  The UK has the best wind resource in Europe and a strong pro renewables energy policy with healthy financial incentives, yet despite these advantages, is in danger of falling behind its European counterparts in terms of MW’s deployed. The speaker gives a first hand view of the challenges faced in developing wind projects in the UK & highlights some of the issues holding back development.

  Lecture 22 May 2008, Fareham, UK

• 17th edition of the IEE wiring regulations

  The 17th Edition contains many changes from the 16th Edition Wiring Regulations and this event will give members and guests an overview on how these revisions will impact on end users, such as designers, installers, inspectors, and testers.

  Lecture 28 May 2008, Basingstoke, UK

June 2008

• Technical visit to ScottishPower Grid Control

  Places are limited.  Organised by Scotland South West younger members.

  Visit 04 June 2008, Kirkintilloch, UK

• Tidal Power Generation

  Silent, invisible, predictable and renewable - tidal energy takes a quantum leap

  Lecture 10 June 2008, Baden, Switzerland

• National Grid Substation Visit

  The National Grid's Substation at Bramley is at present being extended as part of a project to reinforce Basingstoke's electricity supply.  Please note date change.

  Visit 11 June 2008, Bramley Frith, UK

• Safety management on electrical systems

  The Seminar aims to discuss the design and implementation of safety management frameworks, minimising the possibilities of injury on electrical power systems.

  Seminar 12 June 2008, London, UK