May 2011

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  1. Installers Qualified On Solar PV Courses Can Prove They 'Know What They're Doing!'

    Installers Qualified On Solar PV Courses Can Prove They 'Know What They're Doing!'

    Since the introduction of the FeedIn Tariff (FiTs) Scheme in April 2010, homeowners interested in carbon emission reduction have become increasingly drawn to the clear financial benefits of a MSC approved solar photovoltaics system installed on their roof. Connected to the national grid, an income can be earned for surplus electricity generated, which can be […]

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  2. High utility bills could spur interest in renewable energy courses

    High utility bills could spur interest in renewable energy courses

    There may soon be more demand for renewable energy courses as the price of utilities goes up. Gordon Miller, sustainability and communications director of Sustain Worldwide, said analysts believe energy costs will double by 2020 if they continue at their current rate of growth, which may make sustainable power more attractive. If more people become […]

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  3. Landlords may require services of electrical course graduates

    Landlords may require services of electrical course graduates

    A property industry source has suggested landlords are facing higher expectations regarding facilities, which may lead to them using engineers with electrical course qualifications to add new features to their residences. James Davies, chief executive of Upad.co.uk, explained that innovations such as Wi-Fi and heightened security measures are becoming "the norm", as opposed to being […]

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  4. EOS free solar panel scheme to provide work for engineers with PV training

    EOS free solar panel scheme to provide work for engineers with PV training

    Consumers can have tradesmen with PV training qualifications install solar panels for free if they take advantage of an offer from EOS Energy. The company takes payment by gaining control of the feed-in tariff, which rewards users for the green power their devices add to the National Grid. Lee Summers, director of EOS, told Business […]

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  5. New Forest solar farm may spur interest in PV training

    New Forest solar farm may spur interest in PV training

    More tradesmen in Hampshire may soon consider PV training after plans for a solar farm in the New Forest moved a step closer. The plan to install 25,000 of the devices in a 12-hectare field at Whitefield Farm in Langley was approved by the National Park Authority, although it was not without its detractors. Engineers […]

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  6. Consumers on electrical courses 'can expect competitive DIY prices to continue'

    Consumers on electrical courses 'can expect competitive DIY prices to continue'

    People taking electrical courses to help them carry out DIY projects should not expect the price of items to increase in the future. This is the view of Jason Orme, editor at Homebuilding & Renovating, who made his comments after it was announced that 120 Focus DIY stores are set to close. In his opinion, […]

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  7. AbleSkills Solar PV Courses Teach The Right Connections!

    AbleSkills Solar PV Courses Teach The Right Connections!

    Installing and operating even the most advanced technology such as a solar photovoltaics system is not immune to human error or careless haste! Of course, this could apply as much to any electrical trade job as with fitting solar PV panels on a homeowner’s roof.It’s crucial to always know exactly where the problems are likely […]

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  8. Able Skills and Vokera -

    Able Skills and Vokera -

    With the growing interest in MCS ( Micro Generation Certification Scheme ) and renewable technologies, the partnership between Able Skills and Vokera is directly responding to the growing demand for qualified renewable engineers and MCS approved products.Able Skills has built a firm reputation for renewable training and quality, Vokera have an excellent reputation established from […]

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  9. Plumbing courses suit ex-serviceman

    Plumbing courses suit ex-serviceman

    Servicemen may like to consider plumbing courses when they finish working in the Armed Forces. Such qualifications were a perfect fit for one ex-Army man, who has recently made it into the finals of a national model search to star in Screwfix's next Geared Up workwear catalogue. Speaking to the Swindon Advertiser, Kev Bird described […]

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  10. Engineers on electrical courses invited to take part in design project

    Engineers on electrical courses invited to take part in design project

    Technicians on electrical courses may like to get involved in a new government scheme to design the next generation of electricity pylon. The competition has been organised by the Royal Institute of British Architects, National Grid and the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Engineers who have – or are studying – electrical course qualifications […]

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  11. Great Portland Estates plans may create work for electrical course graduates

    Great Portland Estates plans may create work for electrical course graduates

    Great Portland Estates is set to work on 2.2 million sq ft of property space over the next three years, suggesting it may require the skills of tradesmen who have completed electrical courses. The developer released its preliminary announcement of results on Tuesday (May 24th) showing that six schemes totalling 405,800 sq ft are near […]

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  12. Solar PV Blooms At Chelsea Flower Show And At First Solar Town!

    Solar PV Blooms At Chelsea Flower Show And At First Solar Town!

    Solar PV installations continue to make the news, both in major commercial and residential applications across the UK …Starting on a topical note, the world’s first retractable photovoltaic awning is being showcased at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, 25-29 May. A flexible, lightweight solar film system, the 3kW awning has an estimated annual power output […]

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