Renewable Energy in the Urban Environment

Berlin Monday 19 May – Friday 23 May 2008
Renewable Energy in the Urban Environment, a seminar organised by the German Solar Energy Society and Green Dragon Energy, takes place in Berlin, a city in the forefront of renewable energy technology.
Photovoltaics
Solar thermal for heating & cooling
Passive solar buildings
Heat pumps
Bio-energy
Wind energy
Visits to working systems
Solar boat tour

Includes visits to a range of top-quality renewable energy systems and buildings with passive solar features. The seminar will provide an information-rich introduction to renewable energy technology and its application in the urban and suburban environment. It is an ideal opportunity for business people wishing to get involved in this rapidly growing industry, for building engineers and architects and those working in the public and non-profit sectors to get an overview of renewable energy and see some of the best technology. No previous knowledge of renewable energy technologies is assumed.

THE VENUE The Energy Forum, situated on the banks of Spree, is one of Berlin's many low energy /passive solar buildings. It also has a PV system and a heat pump.

See www.greendragonenergy.co.uk/courses.htm for registration

FOOD & ACCOMMODATION A buffet lunch will be served each day during the seminar. Berlin has an excellent selection of reasonably priced hotels. Participants will be provided with contact details.

FEES The seminar costs €1,200 A deposit of € 400 needs to be paid on registering for the course. The seminar is aimed at an international audience and will be in English. The Energy Forum, seminar venue