COMMENT
The future is bright…the future is electric!
I
n this issue of CABLEtalk we are featuring developments in the renewable and energy efficiency arenas. As we move towards becoming even more dependent on an electric-powered economy, our sector is in a prime
position to capture current and future workload developments, not only in traditional areas such as light, energy and communications but now in transport too. It’s hard to imagine what part of our lives electricity won’t touch as we move forward into the 2020s and the targets set by the Scottish Government in regard to carbon reduction will mean more and more opportunities for electrical businesses. In addition, the decision to require g
alternative sources of heating to be installed in new build properties other than gas from 2024 means a
chance for our sector to become more ininvolv in heating ins allations As a result, this is likely to open up new opportunitiesities in service and
tallations. s is up
maintenance work. and more car companies
Additionally, as more companies
work. , as more
new build er than gas ans a sector to volved
“Installation of these technologies will also bring a requirement for increased knowledge and training” start selling electric vehicles there will
be an increase in demand for electric charging points. When these cars and vans need serviced and maintained, who’s to say that electricians shouldn’t take this work on? We have already seen electricians in a number of European countries, including
Finland, undertaking electric vehicle servicing work.
Installation of these technologies g
acknowledges that
will also bring a requirement for increased kno
individual individuals installing suchpro
for increased knowledge and training. It’s en
s encouraging that
the Sco tish the Scottish Government acknowledg
such products should be qualifi
the future direction of the industry the industry.
to be updated to reflect the future d
training will also need to be upd
with top-up training as necessar necessary. Apprentice training w
be qualified electricians, with top
Another major issue which needs to be tackled is system design. All too often we learn about the installation requirements for new products and systems but we don’t often spend enough time recognising the extra design needs for new systems, especially when they are linked to existing systems. The industry as a whole needs to do more and provide suitable training. The next few years will be an exciting time to be involved in the industry as it becomes more and more important to our everyday lives and it’s incumbent on bodies like SELECT to make sure that electricians are given every opportunity to develop their businesses to reflect the new landscape we will face. The future is bright – the future is electric!
Alan Wilson Managing Director, SELECT
CABLEtalk FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020 5
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