Technicians who have taken renewable energy courses may find work in Belfast in the future if a proposal is given the green light. Dong Energy is considering creating a facility in the Northern Irish capital solely designed for the assembly of huge wind turbines, with 300 full-time jobs potentially being created by the proposals, in […]
A source from Friends of the Earth has suggested the government could invite further investment in green power facilities by making its long-term plans clear, which could lead to more interest in renewable energy courses. Mike Childs, head of climate change at the organisation, described how the UK has "massive potential" to create a series […]
Technicians who have completed renewable energy courses may be expecting to see plenty of work in the future, after climate change minister Greg Barker made it clear that the retrofitting of green devices will go ahead no matter what. Speaking at the Retrofit Salford 2011 event last month, Mr Barker explained that he would prefer […]
Able Skills are delighted to announce that it has become a member of the London and South East Hub for the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies (NSAET).CEO of Summit Skills Keith Marshall OBE and Barry Gardiner, MP for Brent North, joined Able Skills’ managing director Gary Measures at the College of North West London […]
A new study has shown nearly ten per cent of electricity used in Northern Ireland comes from renewable sources, indicating renewable energy courses could be becoming more popular in the country to match consumer behaviour. The statistics were released by the department of environment in the country, but a lawyer and green power expert has […]
The government's Green Deal strategy has been described as a "national movement", with this emphasis on environmental issues potentially leading to more take-up of places on renewable energy courses and other training. Climate change minister Greg Barker made his comments at the Retrofit Salford 2011 conference, during which he stressed how committed the coalition is […]
Renewable energy courses may be in greater demand if an initiative aimed at farmers is successful. Freesource Energy is offering free installation of solar energy devices for people who sign up for the machinery to be used on their farmland. Managing director of the firm Alex Lockton suggested green power generators are an "important consideration" […]
Comments made by Scottish first minister Alex Salmond indicate that demand for renewable energy courses may rise significantly in the near future. Speaking at the opening of the Hydrogen Office in Fyfe, the politician pointed out that Scotland has an advantage over many other countries in terms of natural resources for generating green power. He […]
Demand for renewable energy courses in the Berwickshire port town of Eyemouth could soon grow, as a local MP is aiming to see that the area is involved in the development of green power facilities along the North Sea coast. Michael Moore, the Liberal Democrat MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, is aware of the […]
Renewable energy courses may be set for a surge in demand in Cornwall after an environmental group announced its proposals for green power generation in a town in the region. Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network (Wren) has revealed plans to use solar panels and other devices to generate 30 per cent of the town's electricity. Speaking […]
There may soon be more interest in renewable energy courses in Edinburgh, after a major figure in the UK government expressed support for the Scottish capital's bid to host the Green Investment Bank (GIB). Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne explained the city had a "very special advantage" thanks to how close it is […]
The introduction of the feed-in tariff (FIT) has been well thought out and implemented, it has been claimed, with renewable energy courses potentially seeing more interest as a result. Source Renewable director Laurie Eve suggested the government incentive programme has boosted the green power generation industry and has led to a great deal more installations […]
