12th April 2021 Short Course Join CAT Masters students for an in-depth week on harnessing solar power. Gain an in-depth understanding of solar energy, including solar electric (photovoltaic) and solar thermal hot water, learning from…
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12th April 2021 Short Course Applying closed-loop, circular design principles to the built environment. Join students from CAT’s Graduate School of the Environment for a week long delve into closed-loop design in the build environment,…
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14th April 2021 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join us for the next in our series of free online webinars. On 14 April, environmental consultant, author and guest lecturer at CAT’s Graduate School of the Environment, Callum Hill,…
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24th March 2021 Around three-quarters of local authorities in the UK have already declared a climate emergency. CAT’s Anna Bullen and Anthony Hurford look at how to move beyond declarations towards effective action.
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24th March 2021 Hannah Gardiner and Gerard Baker are current MSc students at CAT, who last year launched the Transformation Prize – an innovation award for environmental and social projects, open to CAT…
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24th March 2021 The Centre for Alternative Technology was a member of the creative team for the initial research and development phase of Collective Cymru’s successful bid to be part of Festival UK*…
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Wondering what you can do in your own home to help combat climate change? CAT’s free information service offers independent and impartial advice on a wide range of areas to help you live more sustainably.
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels
The price of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels has dropped rapidly in the last ten years. A domestic PV array can now be cost effective without any subsidy. You can sell…
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Natural building materials
At CAT we’ve been using natural building materials for many years, and you can see examples all around our visitor centre. We also run hands-on courses and workshops and sell…
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Energy saving at home
Domestic energy saving measures are vital if we are to achieve the goal of a zero carbon future. Reducing the UK’s energy demand will make it much easier to meet…
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