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Solar PV cells use sunlight to produce electricity, and are therefore a renewable and low-carbon energy source. With all the publicity surrounding renewable energy sources and the pressure to find more environmentally-friendly energy sources, solar PV cells are set to rise significantly in popularity, and therefore demand for tradesmen who are qualified to fit them […]
Solar panel experts are in greater demand than ever and there has never been a better time to retrain and take advantage of solar PV courses. With the constantly rising price of heating fuel and gas and electricity, people are looking for ways to reduce their monthly household expenditure while also taking the environment into […]
A home improvement expert has claimed DIY has never been as popular as it is currently, which could inspire higher enrolment levels on plumbing courses. Anna-Marie Desouza, editor at Build It magazine, explained there is a real desire among homeowners to turn their property into a place that they can stay in for the rest […]
Government statistics relating to the use of the Green Channel fast-track patent service could inspire more workers to sign up for renewable energy courses. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills revealed the facility has processed – or is processing – 329 applications with environmental benefits since May 2009 and the wait time has been […]
Technicians who have completed electrical courses may find that new job opportunities become available in Stockport if one local authority's plans come to fruition. Stockport Council has announced its intention to buy the Grand Central complex – currently housing a cinema and ten-pin bowling centre – to convert it into office space, hotel accommodation, parking […]
17th November 2010 saw the official opening of Able Skills newest training centre, one that is completely dedicated to delivering training in various aspects of Renewable Technology: Solar Thermal Solar PV Heat Pumps Rainwater Harvesting Grey Water Recycling Underfloor Heating Design & Installation Renewable Energy Awareness Health & Safety With biomass, micro wind turbine, heat […]
The temperatures currently being experienced in the UK have been labelled "arctic" by one insurance group, with the conditions potentially leading to higher workloads for workers trained on plumbing courses. More Than and RSA operations director David Pitt encouraged people to be careful if their house or office is set to be empty over the […]
Technicians studying electrical courses may find new employment opportunities on the site of the Scottish National Arena, which is set to be constructed by Bovis Lend Lease (BLL). John Sharkey, chief executive of the organisation behind the sports stadium, the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), hailed BLL's track record after the announcement was made. […]
Engineers who have completed electrical courses might be needed if plans to remodel Bank London Underground station go ahead. Richard Parry, the transport network's strategy and commercial director, pointed out that the hub currently suffers from severe congestion at certain points in the day. The proposals could be put into action by 2015, with work […]
A Scottish government minister has highlighted the abundant natural resources that the country boasts, with this privileged situation potentially inspiring more people to sign up for renewable energy courses. Roseanna Cunningham, the recently installed climate change minister, claimed the next ten years will be "decisive" with regards to how quickly Scotland can begin producing and […]
