University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Northumbria University has been a member of EUREC Agency since 1991. Research, Education and training in Photovoltaics is carried out at the Northumbria Photovoltaics Application Centre (NPAC). This centre was established in 1984 to provide an expert research and consultancy service in Photovoltaics. It is part of the School of Engineering and Technology.
Practical Information
Location
Northumbria University is located in the city of Newcastle. More information on the city can be found on: http://www.visitnewcastlegateshead.com
A map of the campus of Northumbria University can be viewed here: http://northumbria.ac.uk/brochure/visit/campus_branch/ncle_cmp/city_camp...
Accommodation
Information on how to find accommodation can be found at: http://northumbria.ac.uk/brochure/facilities/acc/?view=Standard
Health Insurance
Students from the European Economic Area are entitled to receive healthcare from the National Health Service. Students from outside the European Economic Area should take their own health insurance.
International Students
International students can visit the international students web page: it provides a wealth of practical information on life at Northumbria such as arrangements before traveling to Britain, health matters, university services, etc. http://northumbria.ac.uk/brochure/international/?view=Standard
Preparatory Knowledge
Students wishing to follow the Photovoltaics specialisation are advised to focus on the following topics of the core section:
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Contact Persons
For specific queries regarding the Photovoltaics specialisation please contact Dr. Pearsall. For general inquiries please contact the EUREC Agency.
Prof. Nicola Pearsall: Course Director
Tel.: +44 191 227 45 95
Fax: +44 191 227 45 95
E-mail: nicola.pearsall@unn.ac.uk
Northumbria Photovoltaics Application Centre
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Postal Address: Northumbria Photovoltaics Application Centre
University of Northumbria
Ellison Place
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
United Kingdom
School of Computing, Engineering and Technology Website: http://northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/ceis/
Northumbria University Website: http://northumbria.ac.uk/
Research Activities
Research activities at NPAC focuses on the following aspects of photovoltaics:
- Design and development of building integrated photovoltaic systems
- Performance monitoring and analysis
- Development of thin film solar cell devices and manufacturing processes
- Solar cell testing and characterisation
- Environmental assessment of PV manufacturing and implementation
- Information dissemination and demonstration programmes
NPAC is equipped with a Photovoltaic Cell Test Facility, which includes two Class A terrestrial solar simulators.
More information on current and recent research projects carried out at the NPAC can be found on the NPAC website