News SOLAR SHINING IN UK
Almost half a million homes in the UK now have a solar array fi tted, according to the latest solar photovoltaic (PV) installation fi gures. Recent statistics from Department
of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), show that the domestic solar PV market has now hit the 1.3 GW mark, with solar PV panels installed in more than 460,000 homes. According to DECC, the milestone
has been achieved off the back of steady installations in the 0-4kW segment, and an average of 7.77MW installed every week since September. Bill Wright, head of Energy Solutions
at the ECA, says: ‘Thanks to the recent stabilising of the Feed in Tariff rates for solar PV, the market seems to be turning a corner. With homeowners scrutinising their energy bills, the case for solar PV is stronger every day and we are now seeing more work for contractors in meeting this demand.’ For more information, visit the DECC website at
www.decc.gov.uk
Apprentices to gain from JIB and JTL alliance
Electrical apprentices are set to benefi t from a
strategic alliance between the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and training provider JTL. One of the fi rst benefi ts of the alliance will be a new package of support for apprentices registered with the JIB by JTL. This includes a free apprentice ECS card at the start of the apprenticeship; a free Electrician ECS card on
successful completion of the apprenticeship; an updated safe isolation guide and warning notices; plus a new safe isolation lock-off kit. JTL apprentices can access
the JIB’s Further Education Fund to receive fi nancial support of up to £500 to fund additional qualifi cations, and are eligible to enter the annual apprentice exchange scheme with Australia and New York.
Simple Energy Management Solutions
Are you looking for an easy, cost-effective way to reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, facilitate operation and maintenance and make your building greener?
iRIO by Schneider Electric is a simple energy management solution which can be implemented either independently on-site or via connection to a remote monitoring system.
Actionable energy usage data, accessible via a web browser, eliminating the need to install additional servers or software on site.
Either linked to existing meters or new power meters via a communication gateway.
Easy to install and use and can be customised to meet end-user specifications.
To find out more and for a chance to WIN an iPad Mini Visit:
www.SEreply.com Key code 30457p or call us on 0870 608 8 608
8 ECA Today December 2013
SHUTTERSTOCK/MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68