Workers who have finished renewable energy courses may be interested in a new form of solar panel which has been developed. Tata Steel has revealed a new product which works like cladding to help produce electricity for a building. Created in conjunction with Australian firm Dyesol, the product is in the form of a coating […]
People who have finished a plumbing course may be needed to help with the construction of homes as part of a new government scheme. In order to boost the amount of properties being built in the UK, housing minister Grant Shapps has announced six locations which will lead the build now, pay later initiative. The […]
People who are currently taking a plumbing course in the UK could soon be finding work on one of the new projects announced by Bellway. The home construction company has announced that following an upturn in the market it has revised its estimated figures for the coming year. Following an increase to selling levels and […]
People currently on electrical courses could be needed in the future to help with an increased demand for housing, if the views of one industry expert are correct. Speaking at the annual Heron International property lunch, development authority Gerald Ronson said the number of dwellings being built is set to see a marked rise in […]
The current FeedIn Tariffs review being undertaken by the coalition government proposes to reduce the level of incentives available to solar PV installations with over 50kW capacity to protect financial support and development of residential, community and small business PV solar panel installations.A cause of some concern within the industry, under the post-review proposals due […]
Workers with PV training qualifications in the Yorkshire and Humberside regions could soon get to work on a new project. Efficiency North has announced a new scheme which will see 213,000 homes in the areas fitted with new renewable energy panels. The social housing consortium is looking to create a framework of companies with employees […]
As installation of solar PV panel technology on the roofs of UK households is forecast to soar in the next ten years, undoubtedly, an areas of concern to the homeowner will be ensuring they engage the services of bona fide installers, properly trained and qualified in the correct procedures for PV panel specification and installation.The […]
Technicians who have completed plumbing courses could come across a new invention called a kibosh more often. The inventor of the item, which can be clamped over a burst pipe to stop it gushing water, recently spoke to the Southern Reporter after winning a business innovation competition. Ross Dickinson explained that the gadget is a […]
A project to install solar panels on council houses in Portsmouth has kicked off, potentially prompting tradesmen in the area to consider signing up for PV training courses. Commenting after the first microgenerators were fitted, executive member for housing at Portsmouth City Council Steven Wylie described how proud he is that the local authority has […]
Technicians who have completed plumbing courses could see new work opportunities appearing as the warmer months approach, if one company is to be believed. Trade Plumbing suggested that more people may consider replacing their domestic heating system during spring and summer, since they have less need for their radiators during that time. Engineers with plumbing […]
This week’s Budget, set out by Chancellor George Osborne, attempts to stimulate more progress in the growth of skills training and valuable work experience for young people seeking to take the first step on a work / career path.Aimed at those who seek technical and vocational courses, the Chancellor announced there would be funding for […]
Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne has delivered a speech showing his support for people in green power jobs and renewable energy courses. Speaking at the Scottish Renewables conference in Glasgow on Tuesday (March 22nd), the MP pointed out that his job is not to offer "warm words", but to ensure that new projects […]