A construction expert has described how a skills gap could soon open up, which tradesmen who have taken electrical courses may be keen to fill. Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders, described how the Green Deal retrofit agenda will mean there will be demand for engineers who know how […]
The upcoming Green Deal may lead to further demand for PV courses, as it has been suggested that loans could be used for solar panel installation. Climate change minister Greg Barker described to the Guardian how the government is "leaving the window open" to green power generators. This could mean the popularity of solar panels […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There may soon be more interest in PV training in Essex as Colchester Council has announced plans to fit thousands of solar panels on council houses and other buildings it owns. Proposals unveiled by the local authority suggest 2,000 homes will benefit from the technology, as well as other facilities such as the Leisure World […]
The work of shadow energy and climate change minister Huw Irranca-Davies is set to be followed closely by tradesmen who have taken PV training qualifications. According to Business Green, the MP is writing to the government to clarify solar panel planning rules, since many people in Cumbria are still being told by their local council […]
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. […]
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 […]
