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  1. Solar panel project approval could boost PV course demand in Wales

    Solar panel project approval could boost PV course demand in Wales

    Two sites in Wales look set to house 10,000 solar panels between them, which could increase demand for PV courses among tradesmen in the surrounding areas. Planning applications for the initiatives in Carmarthenshire were approved on Thursday (March 3rd) by local councillors, according to BBC News. The news provider said the solar panels will be […]

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  2. EcoBuild 2011 Demonstrates Growth Of Solar PV Installation Industry

    EcoBuild 2011 Demonstrates Growth Of Solar PV Installation Industry

    EcoBuild 2011, the annual three day exhibition for the construction industry and renewable energy specialist installations, opened its doors at ExCel London on March 1st. This year’s event is marked by the overwhelming presence of solar PV technology predominating in one of the two exhibition halls of 1,300 exhibitors. UK solar companies exhibiting include Solarcentury, […]

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  3. Tax amnesty for plumbing course graduates launched

    Tax amnesty for plumbing course graduates launched

    Graduates from plumbing courses have been requested by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to hand over any unpaid taxes. The Plumbers Tax Safe Plan (PTSP) announced by the HMRC is aimed at anyone working in the plumbing and heating sector who has not declared their full income to the body. Tradesmen who have completed plumbing […]

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  4. Council's efforts could inspire interest in renewable energy courses

    Council's efforts could inspire interest in renewable energy courses

    There could be increased interest in renewable energy courses after Chesterfield Borough Council showed off its developments to Chris Huhne. The MP and energy and climate change secretary visited the town to see the council's work in installing renewable energy technology on its buildings, Build.co.uk reported. It is aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of […]

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  5. Plumbing course attendees could be required on Ocon development

    Plumbing course attendees could be required on Ocon development

    People who have trained on plumbing courses may be needed soon to carry out work on a new project in Liverpool city centre. The University of Liverpool has announced that construction is to begin on a new block of student accommodation situated close to its campus. Named Vine Court, the building will comprise of two […]

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  6. Development Securities could create work for electrical course students

    Development Securities could create work for electrical course students

    Students of electrical courses could benefit from the news that plans for a new office scheme have been put forward. Development Securities has announced it has applied for planning permission to carry out work on the Hammersmith Grove project. The west London programme will comprise of 275,000 sq ft of office accommodation and is to […]

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  7. Carbon-neutral churches could boost demand for PV courses

    Carbon-neutral churches could boost demand for PV courses

    There may be more demand for PV courses in future if further congregations follow the lead of one forward-thinking parish in Berkshire. BBC News reported that St George the Martyr Church has installed 129 solar panels in its attempts to become one of the first carbon-neutral buildings of its kind in the UK. If more […]

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  8. Shining A Light On Solar PV

    Shining A Light On Solar PV

    Did you know that the amount of solar energy that reaches the surface of the Earth is between 240 and 340 watts per square metre, depending where on the Earth you are, and in just one hour, enough sunlight reaches the Earth to supply all its energy needs for an entire year!It’s therefore, not surprising […]

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  9. Able Skills Launch C&G 2357 Electrical Course Evening Classes

    Able Skills Launch C&G 2357 Electrical Course Evening Classes

    Able Skills are delighted to announce the launch of evening classes for the new C&G 2357 electrical course.Providing this electrical evening class will allow trainees to study the City and Guilds 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment outside of work hours.Allowing our students to train at their convenience is important […]

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  10. Electric vehicle network could boost renewable energy course demand

    Electric vehicle network could boost renewable energy course demand

    An electric vehicle network that uses green power could be set to increase interest in renewable energy courses. The technology has been developed through a partnership between Green Motion and Green Energy and now looks set to be introduced across the UK. With the electricity for the cars coming from sustainable sources, there is likely […]

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  11. Could PV training in Kent be set for increased interest?

    Could PV training in Kent be set for increased interest?

    There could soon be a spike in demand for PV training in Kent, after a major German solar panel installation firm set up a base in the county. Speaking to the Financial Times, managing director of SunConcept UK Catherine Stevens-Jung explained that the government's feed-in tariff was "instrumental" in the company's decision to establish a […]

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  12. Government support needed for renewable energy course attendees

    Government support needed for renewable energy course attendees

    People who have taken professional green training such as renewable energy courses need government support to ensure there are plenty of jobs in the sector. This is the view of shadow energy and climate change secretary Meg Hillier, who claimed there is currently too much uncertainty about the funding and legislation relating to such areas. […]

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