A government initiative described as a "stopgap" could require the services of tradesmen who have completed renewable energy courses. The Renewal Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) project, which offers Brits discounts on installing sustainable heating systems, was labelled in this way by Gordon Miller, co-founder and sustainability and communications director at Sustain Worldwide. He explained that […]
A new solar farm – one of the largest in Britain – has been constructed in Nottinghamshire and could encourage more tradesmen in the area to consider PV training. The green power facility can power up to 1,500 homes with its 21,600 solar panels, and the whole centre was delivered in under six weeks. Speaking […]
Electrical courses could be set for greater interest after the government announced the approval of a reform that will improve the confidence of developers of energy projects. Charles Hendry, energy minister, explained that the Energy National Policy Statements remove the element of uncertainty for firms considering investing in power supply initiatives. "Far too often the […]
More tradesmen could sign up for renewable energy courses following the publication of the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) White Paper, which one source has claimed should make the UK more attractive to investors. Matthew Spencer, director of the Green Alliance, accepted that it will be another year before people see precise details of what the […]
Installation of solar photovoltaic systems in the domestic residential sector is enjoying a huge confidence surge! News of one of the UK’s largest solar panel schemes to date has just been announced to help ordinary housing association tenants to obtain the benefits of solar energy generation.The government has been seen to favour the development of […]
A planning application has been submitted to build a new sports complex in west Lancashire that could provide work for engineers who have completed electrical courses in the area. The document was handed in by planning consultancy Turley Associates on behalf of Edge Hill University in Ormskirk, with vice-chancellor of the school Steve Igoe saying […]
There could be more people considering alternative study options such as electrical courses after an industry source recently stated that an increasing number of such youngsters are "certainly" being priced out of attending major institutions. Steve Burford, founder of finance website Wealthystudent.co.uk, pointed out that some school leavers are considering internships, travelling abroad or simply […]
In PART ONE of Before Installing Solar PV Panels, a number of basic issues, which are not always obvious, were pointed out, and to which a competent solar PV installer should address when assessing a household rooftop before commencing work. It cannot be stated too often that as the solar PV industry grows and domestic […]
Businesses across the UK have been advised to employ individuals trained in electrical courses to identify correctly the amount of energy they are presently using and how they can bring this figure down. Andrew Boddington, director of marketing at Return on It, said the recession has meant that companies are not taking as great an […]
Businesses across the UK might like to have an individual with electrical course qualifications install T5 tube lighting solutions in their offices, it has been claimed. Kristina Simpson, founder of KLS Lighting Design, said T5s are replacing the standard T12 tubes as they offer improved energy efficiency and a better quality of light. In addition, […]
Electrical course graduates looking for work could be interested in a recent announcement from Virgin Media. According to the Sun, the internet service provider is preparing to recruit 300 apprentices to install broadband, cable TV and other services across the UK. As part of the programme, trainees will gain an NVQ level 2 equivalent qualification […]
Plumbing course graduates may be required to work for new building developments following a predicted increase in profit margins. According to Construction News, figures are set to return to double digits for the first time since the onset of the economic downturn. Chris Millington from Numis Securities estimated that takings would reach 20 to 25 […]