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Panasonic provides sustainable solutions for Renewable Energy Training Hub
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anasonic has partnered with UHI Inverness with a new Renewable Energy Training Hub. The hub provides hands-on air source heat pumps for installers to experience the latest sustainable heating technology, and included in the fl eet is the Panasonic L Series heat pump range.
Seeking to upskill the next generation of heating and plumbing installers in renewable- based technologies, Panasonic worked in partnership to provide a range of its Aquarea L Series air source heat pumps to UHI Inverness’s new training hub. Joined by representatives from local heating and plumbing fi rms, the launch event celebrated this signifi cant progression to deliver education to new and existing practitioners and apprentices. The event off ered information about the advanced heat pump technology and how the new hub can upskill practitioners and benefi t businesses. Professor Chris O’Neil, principal and chief
executive of UHI Inverness, expressed his gratitude to the companies involved, including Panasonic, for sponsoring the thermal store. He welcomed everyone to the launch by saying: “With nearly half of Scotland’s registered air source heat pump installers based in this area, our region is embracing new and critical technologies. As an institution we are more than delighted to be involved in moving that forward, and very grateful for the support we have received from our colleagues in the industry.” The hub will allow installers to gain hands-on
experience with the latest heat pump technology and develop their skills using sustainable products to help decarbonise heating and future-proof Scottish homes. It will also address the skills shortage in the industry.
John Kellett, UK country manager for Panasonic UK and Ireland, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “It’s fantastic that we are a part of this partnership alongside UHI Inverness. Futureproofi ng homes begins with upskilling the workforce, and it is vital that we off er guidance and experience to the next generation of talent so that we can increase employment, sustainable practices, and highly effi cient heated homes across Scotland.”
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Iain King, curriculum leader of construction and engineering at UHI Inverness, said: “In this dynamic time of moving towards green-based heating, UHI Inverness has invested in updating its renewables centre to allow us to upskill existing practitioners and train apprentices in the emerging technologies required to achieve net zero carbon emissions. Our valued partnerships will provide access to these technologies, ensuring that our services remain at the forefront of the industry, advancing standards and sustainability, and creating a new generation of qualifi ed practitioners.”
The Highland Council invited applications for funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support the costs of renewable skills training for the workforce. Alongside the local support from businesses, UHI Inverness received funding and collaborated with its partners to create the new training hub with the latest technology.
“With nearly half of Scotland’s registered air source heat pump installers based in this area, our region is embracing new and critical technologies. As an institution we are more than delighted to be involved in moving that forward, and very grateful for the support we have received from our colleagues in the industry.”
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