A new agreement signed by the UK and China could strengthen demand for renewable energy courses in both countries. The two nations will work together to develop and promote low-carbon growth, with energy and climate change minister in the UK Chris Huhne claiming the deal could lead to increased prosperity. In his view, the co-operative […]
A climate change expert has suggested the development of green power has sped up in recent years, with this trend potentially increasing demand for renewable energy courses in the UK. Speaking to BBC News, head of the climate change centre of excellence at financial services provider HSBC Nick Robins claimed the economic downturn has had […]
Fines doled out by the Renewable Fuels Agency (RFA) have served to remind UK workers how important the knowledge gained on renewable energy courses can be. Aral Direkt and Total Additifs et Carburants Speciaux – subsidiaries of oil firms BP and Total respectively – and the Yorkshire Petroleum Company have each been ordered to pay […]
Workers signed up for renewable energy courses in Scotland have been advised that a series of green power projects will go ahead in spite of the fate of a Skycon turbine power plant. Speaking to Business Green, a spokeswoman for Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) stated that it still expects to receive 152 wind turbines […]
Statistics covering the installation of micro-generation devices on the government's feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme could inspire more tradesmen to enrol in renewable energy courses. Figures released by Ofgem show that from April to December 2010 an additional 57 MW was introduced to the grid, which demonstrates significant growth compared with the same period of 2009, […]
A new technology and innovation centre unveiled by the government this week could prompt some manufacturing industry figures to enrol in renewable energy courses to develop business ideas. Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg suggested the UK should be at the forefront of science and claimed a new facility focused on high-value manufacturing could push forward […]
The use of methanol fuel cells in a number of Yorkshire ambulances may encourage more interest in renewable energy courses. Speaking to Business Green, environmental and sustainability manager at the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Alexis Leech explained that such vehicles will often have to keep their engines on for extended periods of time to […]
Government statistics relating to the use of the Green Channel fast-track patent service could inspire more workers to sign up for renewable energy courses. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills revealed the facility has processed – or is processing – 329 applications with environmental benefits since May 2009 and the wait time has been […]
17th November 2010 saw the official opening of Able Skills newest training centre, one that is completely dedicated to delivering training in various aspects of Renewable Technology: Solar Thermal Solar PV Heat Pumps Rainwater Harvesting Grey Water Recycling Underfloor Heating Design & Installation Renewable Energy Awareness Health & Safety With biomass, micro wind turbine, heat […]
A Scottish government minister has highlighted the abundant natural resources that the country boasts, with this privileged situation potentially inspiring more people to sign up for renewable energy courses. Roseanna Cunningham, the recently installed climate change minister, claimed the next ten years will be "decisive" with regards to how quickly Scotland can begin producing and […]
It is vital that professionals who have completed renewable energy courses and are attempting to set up their own business receive sufficient backing from the government's Green Investment Bank (GIB). This is the view of John Barwise, chairman of the Cumbria Green Business Forum, who stressed the sustainable finance provider should be used to develop […]
Interest in renewable energy courses could be stoked by the news that sustainable sources accounted for the largest proportion of electricity production in their history for a period during 2010. The figures were released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today (December 23rd) and showed wind energy output rise by 36.9 per […]
