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Photovoltaic installations show the highest amount of growth in the UK, according to a renewables league table recently published by AEA, global environmental and renewable energy consultancy. Not only do the published figures provide confirmation of the confidence placed in the UK’s take up of PV solar technology at a time when the coalition government […]
EH Smith will launch a new side to its business operations on Monday (March 21st) that could inspire technicians who have completed plumbing courses to check out the outlet. The builders merchant, part of the CEMCO group, is set to begin selling plumbing and heating products and will offer a variety of freebies and special […]
Professionally trained and verified solar installers who have completed full time solar PV courses or solar water heating courses can add to gaining a substantial footholding in their relevant industry and build a longterm, credible reputation by the requirements of registration and affiliation to key national, regulatory bodies in order to legally carry out their […]
A new project set to be carried out in North Lincolnshire could increase interest in PV courses. According to the Scunthorpe Telegraph, 3,000 solar panels will be fitted to the roofs of homes in the area, potentially cutting people's utility bills. Andy Orrey, chief executive of North Lincolnshire Homes, a non-profit organisation owning nearly 10,000 […]
A home building industry source has suggested the government is starting to recognise the need for the housing stock in the UK to be boosted, which could create new opportunities for technicians with electrical course training. Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation (HBF), suggested this type of policy could help spark […]
Geothermal International has claimed that the government has shown its commitment to green power with its latest scheme, which may inspire tradesmen to undertake renewable energy courses and other training. Commenting on the launch of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) programme, marketing director at the firm Patrick Sherriff described how heat pumps looks set to […]
A solar inverter is an important piece of electrical equipment, necessary for completing the correct installation of a solar panel array, without which, the system will not function. There are different types and learning how and why they should be installed is part of the knowledge and training skills learned by students on approved solar […]
Trainee tiler Peter has thoroughly enjoyed the fourth week of his NVQ 8 Week Tiling Course.The fourth week of this tiling course teaches trainees how to tile with 4″ x 4″ Natural Tumbled Marble and 12″ x 12″ Natural Slate.Able Skills’ trainee tillers will also learn which adhesives are required to seal natural stone and […]
Interest in renewable energy courses could increase after the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) called for further targets to be put in place for after 2020. Arthouros Zervos, president of the industry organisation, made his remarks at the opening of a major conference in Brussels, saying the "success story" of this form of green power […]
Tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications have had the recent tax amnesty explained by an expert. Adrian Huston, former tax inspector and current director of accountancy firm Huston & Co, described in the Belfast Telegraph how "disclosure opportunities" have been created for various groups in recent years, including one targeted at medics. He explained that the […]
PV training could enjoy increased demand if one source is right about the solar power industry skyrocketing. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, former fitness instructor David Hendrie claimed technology in the sector has become much more efficient in recent years. He explained that this allows the generators to store energy even when it is […]
The ability to install a solar technology system for a domestic household requires knowing that the process involves more than simply bolting a couple of solar panels onto the side of a roof and plugging into an upstairs mains socket!That’s obvious, but there is a serious body of important theory and practical skills knowledge necessary […]
