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Solar Photovoltaic Group

Electricity from sunlight through PV conversion

This group covers:

The Solar PV group involves companies in electricity generation from photovoltaics, both grid-connected and off-grid.

The Group works closely with the On-site Renewables Group, which deals with any cross-technology microgeneration issues.

Main policy areas:

Participation and personnel

Subject to the bye-laws, any REA member is able to participate in any sector group. 

There are currently over 50 companies on the circulation list.

Chairman & Nominated Director

Bruce Cross of PV Systems

Andrew Cooper h&sResponsible REA policy director

Andrew Cooper

Activities

Meetings and events

Photovoltaics forms a key part of the REA's annual On-site Renewables Conference.

As with many of the REA’s sector groups, meetings are held on a more regular basis whilst there are important policy issues under development. It often invites Government officials to meetings to liaise on specific topics.