All prospective candidates who are presently considering training on one of the City & Guilds, BPEC and NICEIC renewable energy courses at AbleSkills Renewable Energy Centre always receive a warm and welcoming invitation to come along to take a look around and spend some time speaking to current students and ask questions of the centre […]
PV courses could rise in popularity due to demand from farmers for the installation of solar panels. Speaking on the BBC podcast Farming Today, National Farmers Union chief advisor on renewable energy Dr Jonathan Scurlock explained that take-up of such devices among members has been "enthusiastic". He revealed that discussions are taking place regarding how […]
The benefits of using LED lights have been lauded by one industry expert, suggesting tradesmen with electrical course qualifications may see more of them in the future. Ashley Smith, marketing manager of consumer lighting at Phillips, explained that such lighting is benefiting consumers as new shapes are being developed to suit different styles of rooms. […]
A series of sustainable power and energy efficiency projects could be in line to receive money from the European Union's (EU's) New Entrant Reserve Fund (NER) and hire engineers who have completed renewable energy courses. According to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), 12 applications have been submitted to the European Investment Bank […]
There could be new interest in renewable energy courses if the government manages to engage with consumers using its Green Deal project. Sustain Worldwide sustainability and communications director Gordon Miller pointed out that the so-called green sector has been earmarked by the coalition as an area that can provide new employment opportunities. Some of these […]
A high-profile source has highlighted how important it is to the construction industry to have green innovation targets, which could in turn prompt interest in renewable energy courses. Speaking at Grand Designs Live in London, television presenter, designer and writer Kevin McCloud suggested the sector could be pushed forward if the government would introduce legislation […]
Here at AbleSkills Renewable Energy Centre, it’s always systems go! Another hectic week begins as the next new set of students arrive to begin their training, hopefully, already fired up by the thought of working with the new technologies!In today’s challenging economy, a great opportunity is for the taking to be hands-on while learning all […]
Students completing plumbing courses may be able to find work in Manchester if proposals to build new student accommodation are given the go-ahead. Manor Property Group has applied for permission to build apartments for 676 occupants on Coupland Street, Hulme, as well as retail and office space. Manchester City Council said it will come to […]
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a key report in Abu Dhabi today (May 9th) that could influence more tradesmen to sign up for renewable energy courses in the future. According to the Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation document, 77 per cent of energy could come from […]
The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) has urged the government to provide more backing to the feed-in-tariff (FIT) scheme, which will support engineers on PV courses. Chief executive of ECA Steve Bratt has responded to the consultation on plans to reduce the FITs to a cap of 5kW, saying a limit of 150kW should be imposed […]
A church has received a blessing after tradesmen with PV training fitted solar panels on the building. St Michael and All Angels received the approval from the Right Reverend Anthony Priddis today (May 9th 2011) following the completion of the 12th century structure's redevelopment to make it more environmentally-friendly. The church in Ledbury, Worcestershire, has […]