PV training could enjoy increased demand if one source is right about the solar power industry skyrocketing.

Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, former fitness instructor David Hendrie claimed technology in the sector has become much more efficient in recent years.

He explained that this allows the generators to store energy even when it is a cloudy day.

In his opinion, the incentives to install solar panels make it a "win-win situation" for investors, which could lead to more work for tradesmen who have completed PV training courses.

"As energy companies continue to put up their prices, people are looking at other ways to not only save money but to also source a greener form of energy," Mr Hendrie told the publication.

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