Photovoltaics, Univ. of Northumbria

Northumbria University has been a member of EUREC 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: https://www.visitnewcastlegateshead.com
A map of the campus of Northumbria University can be viewed here: https://northumbria.ac.uk/brochure/visit/campus_branch/ncle_cmp/city_camp…
Accommodation
Information on how to find accommodation can be found at: https://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. https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/support-for-students/international-student-support/
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

Scholarships
Further information on this page: www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/fees-and-scholarships/
Contact Persons

Further information on this page: www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/fees-and-scholarships/

Contact Persons

For specific queries regarding the Photovoltaics specialisation please contact Associate Professor Ian Forbes. For general inquiries please contact EUREC.

Prof. Ian Forbes: Course Director
Tel.: +44 191 227 45 95
Fax: +44 191 227 35 98
E-mail: ian.forbes@northumbria.ac.uk

Postal Address:
Northumbria Photovoltaics Application Centre
University of Northumbria
Ellison Place
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST United Kingdom

Northumbria University Website: https://northumbria.ac.uk/

Warning!
Students who choose the PV specialisation must comply with Northumbria University English requirements: IELTS 6.0 (minimum score of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent; or TOEFL IBT: overall 79 (with minimum Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20). The English qualification needs to be no more than 2 years old when being accepted on the specialisation