Renewable energy courses could be boosted if the popularity of short rotation coppice energy crops grows. Research by the UK Energy Research Centre has indicated that such farming strategies could support the country's bid to meet 2020 sustainability targets. Gail Taylor, professor of plant biology at the University of Southampton, said: "This study shows that […]
A Bristol accountant may prompt tradesmen to reconsider renewable energy courses, as he has pointed out that the incentive scheme for green power production has not been cut completely. Speaking to Bristol 24-7, South West head of grants and renewable energy Ewan McClymont stressed that projects below 50 kW will not be affected and businesses […]
People who are currently on a renewable energy course may agree with the view that more research needs to be carried out on a variety of different technologies. While most investment in the UK goes into wind power, Dr John Constable, director of policy and research at the Renewable Energy Foundation, explained that much of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Renewable energy course graduates could have up to 820 jobs to apply for as a result of plans by Korean firm Doosan Power Systems and Renfrew-based Steel Engineering. The former organisation wants to construct a research centre and manufacturing plant in the country, which will create 200 and 500 green employment opportunities respectively, with another […]
Geothermal International has claimed that the government has shown its commitment to green power with its latest scheme, which may inspire tradesmen to undertake renewable energy courses and other training. Commenting on the launch of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) programme, marketing director at the firm Patrick Sherriff described how heat pumps looks set to […]
Interest in renewable energy courses could increase after the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) called for further targets to be put in place for after 2020. Arthouros Zervos, president of the industry organisation, made his remarks at the opening of a major conference in Brussels, saying the "success story" of this form of green power […]
The launch of a new green power incentive in the UK could prompt more tradesmen to consider taking renewable energy courses. Announced today (March 10th), the renewable heat incentive (RHI) will support customers who choose to install biomass, ground source and water source heat pumps, as well as solar thermal and biomethane devices. The scheme […]
Demand for renewable energy courses could rise as a result of the government's commitment to green issues. Further evidence of this strategy appeared this week, with the Department of Energy and Climate Change announcing that at least 1,000 Green Deal apprentices will receive state funding for their training. Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg described the […]
Renewable energy courses could be set for increased interest after energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne suggested raising carbon emission targets. Responding to the release of the EU Commission's 2050 Low Carbon Roadmap report, the MP claimed there is a case for raising Europe's current 20 per cent target for green power in 2020 […]
