Researching Solar Planning in the North-East of England

The aims of the meeting are:

1) Introduce the scope of ESRC project “Solar Planning in the UK” (Solar Planning in the UK | The School of Social Science | The University of Aberdeen (abdn.ac.uk))

2) Disseminate preliminary findings on factors influencing solar planning in England.

3) Provide an opportunity for cross-stakeholder discussion through a chaired panel debate. This will include 6 panelists discussing priorities for solar planning in the North-East of England (PI Solar planning project, Planning Officers from NE Councils, Developer, Rep local advocacy group)

4) Create a space for collective participation in agenda-setting. We will provide a feedback board / box that allows anonymous proposals / involvement of all stakeholders on how they envision solar planning for the area.

5) Facilitate inter-network discussion in a laid-back environment. We will host a networking reception with refreshments so that all participants can enjoy a glass of wine and get the chance to meet others interested in solar planning in the North East.

Programme

4:00pm: Introduction of ESRC project “Solar Planning in the UK”

4:15pm: Findings on relevant factors influencing solar planning in England

4:30pm: Q&A Session

5:00pm: Chaired Panel Debate on “Setting Priorities for Solar Planning in the UK”

5:30pm: Q&A open to all participants

5:50pm: Closing address (Dr. David Toke, PI of the research project)

6:00pm: Networking reception Contact Information

For enquiries, please reach out to Dr. Costanza Concetti (Research Fellow) at [email protected]

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