About Us

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Who we are

SEDA-Solar was formally constituted in May 2020. Our core group consists of Gloria Lo, Prof Colin Porteous, Puiwah Wong, Fiona McLennan, George Goudsmit and Rosalee Menon. The predecessor of SEDA-Solar was Scottish Solar Energy Group (SSEG). SSEG was formed in 1979 by a group of solar energy enthusiasts to promote solar energy and its applications in Scotland. It was a voluntary not-for-profit membership organisation aimed to share knowledge on solar energy through activities such as seminars, visits and competitions. The Kerr MacGregor Award for Solar Innovation is in memory of one of the founders. Since SSEG’s establishment over 40 years ago where solar energy was still nascent, solar energy is now a popular renewable energy source in Scotland and worldwide. As such, the initial objectives of SSEG is thought to be fulfilled. The organisation now moves onto a new chapter by joining force with SEDA to form SEDA-Solar. It is hoped that through this new platform, synergistic cooperation could be achieved bringing awareness on solar energy and sustainable design to a new level, corresponding to the rapidly evolving landscape in Scotland and worldwide.

What we do

Aims and Objectives The aim of SEDA-Solar is to promote research, development, knowledge about and application of solar energy in Scotland.

In pursuance of this aim SEDA-Solar shall endeavour:

  • a. To commission, conduct and advise in relation to research projects and programmes relating to solar energy, and to publish and promote the findings of such research. 


  • b. To organise, support, monitor, conduct and advise in relation to educational and training courses, programmes, conferences, seminars, events and initiatives of all kinds directed towards developing greater knowledge and awareness of solar energy and related issues. 


  • c. To design, prepare publish and distribute reports, books, bulletins, newsletters and other publications, audio and video recordings, multimedia products and display materials, and to create and maintain a website or websites and a presence on other social media platforms.

  • d. To enter into discussions with, liaise with and advise government authorities and agencies, educational establishments, private sector, charitable and voluntary sector organisations and other bodies.

  • e. To seek out and apply for grants and other funding from government authorities and agencies, the private sector and other bodies to carry out activities in pursuance of its aims. 


  • f. To promote companies whose activities may further one or more of the above objects or any associated purpose or may generate income to support the activities of SEDA-Solar or SEDA. 


  • g. To carry on any other activity which may be appropriately carried on in connection with the aim of SEDA-Solar or SEDA.

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