CEREB Introduction

About the Technical Visit:The technical visit to the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) demonstrated new technologies and renewable energy solutions, while also showing the capabilities of the centre itself. Technologies built into the centre include a weather station, a pyranometer, photovoltaic series, as well as a thermal wheel and phase change materials (used to aid regulation of temperature in CEREB). These capabilities are made use of by academics for their research projects for testing and development. Areas in CEREB are also made available for manufacturers who wish to trial prototypes in working environments, and these projects were available for interaction with visitors. About CEREB:The Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) is a hub for research and teaching about renewable energy solutions for the built environment. Developed in conjunction with three universities that are leaders in the built environment, London South Bank, City and Kingston Universities, the centre provides world-class facilities for students as well as researchers. The centre is additionally used to test innovative technologies in a working setting. With monitoring systems accessible online, international collaborative research and discussion can be attained, allowing worldwide input into CEREB projects.