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Individuals who have carried out renewable energy courses in Bradford could be affected by an announcement from Marks & Spencer. The retailer has abandoned plans to install solar panels throughout its distribution centre following government cuts to spending on environmentally-friendly projects. However, according to Business Green, the company also revealed its intentions to sell increasing […]
Demand for PV training in Lincolnshire could be about to rise after a one-MW solar farm at Fen Farm near Coniston was completed. The facility, which was part-funded through Eco-tricity EcoBonds, is due to be finished today (July 7th) and has the capacity to power 300 homes for 25 years, reported the Lincolnshire Echo. Eco-tricity […]
The future looks bright for solar as a new scheme’s set to create 3,000 new jobs in Britain for skilled tradesmen who can install and maintain solar panels. What’s more, expert calls backing insulation and ground floor heating systems could further boost job opportunities in the renewable and construction sectors too.
The Duke of Edinburgh has received a visit from a plumbing course student, with the latter saying it was a pleasure to meet the Queen's husband. Matt Taylor, who works for a plumbing company in Bath, was rewarded with a trip to Buckingham Palace after receiving a medal of excellence from City & Guilds, reported […]
There may soon be more demand among women for electrical courses, as one expert has suggested ladies are increasingly getting involved with DIY projects. Cherry Read, head of communications and campaigns at the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), claimed that females are reclaiming sheds from men, getting involved in much more home improvement and gardening. Ms […]
The number of tradesmen taking renewable energy courses could be set to rise as more consumers opt to make green improvements to their home. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, pointed out that energy-saving projects are not "necessarily" summer-based, but people tend to use the warmer months to carry out changes to their properties. […]
The development of photovoltaic systems manufacture continues with the trend towards ever finer, slim-line profiles, which easily integrate the actual solar panels into the fabric of the building itself, rather than be simply attached to the surface of a roof. Known as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), the strategy is to continually find different ways to […]
Employers in Northern Ireland have been urged to provide plumbing courses and other apprenticeships for young people across the country. According to the Belfast Telegraph, an increase in skilled tradesmen could speed up the nation's economic recovery, as well as improve prospects for the unemployed. Speaking at the Plumbing and Mechanical Apprentice of the Year […]
The ability for a professional trade installer to provide the average UK householder with clear, correct and genuine information when advising on an installation, repair or maintenance lies at the very core of customer trust and service provider competency. Developing customer confidence is vital to encourage continued take-up of renewable energy technology.Integrity and adherence to […]
A young technician taking plumbing courses has pipped his fellow trainees to the title of plumbing and mechanical services apprentice of the year. Ross Getty, 20, received the accolade at a major ceremony at Belfast Town Hall, which was hosted by comedian Tim McGarry and BBC presenter Karen Patterson. The young plumber works at Sharpe […]
Tradesmen who are taking renewable energy courses have been reminded of how important consumer confidence is to the future of the green power sector. A spokeswoman from the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) stressed that details on schemes such as the renewable heat incentive must be clear. She explained that anyone considering investing in green […]
