The UK has a burgeoning solar power industry so you would expect there to be a solar energy association. In fact there are effectively two solar energy associations as they are broken down into one dealing with solar thermal power and one concentrating on solar photovoltaic power.
The solar energy association responsible for solar thermal power is known as the Solar Trade Association Ltd and was founded back in 1978. They provide a focal point for enquiries from the general public as well as those within the industry and are in dialogue with the government regarding solar thermal energy. Their members are made up of the producers and installers of solar thermal equipment which includes domestic and commercial hot water systems and swimming pool heating systems. For more information visit their www.greenenergy.org.uk website where you can search a database of their members to find a suitable supplier or installer in your area.
The solar energy association which concentrates on solar photovoltaic power was formerly the British Photovoltaic Association which was formed in 1991. They promoted photovoltaics in the UK and certain other regions. In 2006, however, they merged their membership with the Renewable Energy Association. This was decided upon in order to strengthen their work in developing this technology in the UK. The Renewable Energy Association was established in 2001 and represents British renewable energy producers and promotes sustainable energy use in the UK.
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