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Wouldn’t you like to build a career that not only pays you well but is also beneficial to the earth’s resources? If you get trained and qualified in green engineering you can do just that! By this time next year you could be up and running, advising people and installing energy efficient systems that will considerably reduce their household’s carbon footprint.

The world can’t continue to consume oil and gas at current levels. We all know we should be lowering our carbon footprint. Political leaders are striving to guide people towards greater energy efficiency by promoting and incentivising replenishable alternatives. Grants are available in the UK to replace inefficient boilers and utilise more ‘green’ forms of energy. As well as being good for the planet, this is also very good news for domestic installers with the right certifications and expertise. And so if you’re keen to learn how to be a plumber or an electrician, don’t overlook the opportunities in the renewable energy market. Any experienced electricians or plumbers can take short courses in renewable energy solutions.

Planet earth provides us with a rich source of renewables from which to extract more energy for our own use. By harnessing the energy from the sun, the wind or the tides we can create alternative sources of power. We’ve used wind and water for many years, but it’s the sun that provides energy for many newer replenishable systems. Consequently there’s a growing demand for green engineering work.

Energy radiated from the sun can be converted into hot water through solar thermal systems. As the technology has been available for a while, we now have a large number of systems to choose from. Although in Britain we can’t rely entirely on them for all of our hot water needs, a typical family could expect to get most of their requirement in the summertime. Throughout a twelve month period, a system should be expected to deliver around half the total hot water requirement. There are various configurations for solar hot water systems, with either flat panel or evacuated tube collection systems. Several leading manufacturers supply solar thermal products which are quite simple for professionals to install. The ideal position would be on a roof space that’s angled in a southerly direction.

Another means of harnessing solar energy is through the use of photovoltaic cells which can convert sunlight into electricity. Again, PV panels are designed to be attached to a roof or wall that is preferably south facing. As sunlight shines onto the panels an electric field is created that goes to an inverter inside the roof. This solar PV electricity can be used for lighting and for various appliances. Users of solar electricity will not only reduce their carbon footprint, they’ll also cut their electricity bills by over a third. The Grid will also automatically be fed any unused PV electricity, so if householders go away for two weeks, their solar power won’t be wasted. In the UK energy companies by law have to pay agreed rates to householders per kilowatt hour of electricity, but this can vary depending on the tariff they’re on. Planning permission isn’t usually needed to install PV cells, although listed buildings and houses in conservation areas should check with their local authorities.

Ground source heat (which in Britain remains fairly constant at twelve degrees centigrade) can be used to create electricity and warm water. In order to extract the heat, 40mm geothermal pipe is installed into the ground, and fed with a fluid solution. The heat arrives at the connecting heat pump because the solution warms as it flows around. Warm air or water is then pumped around a home to supplement existing heating systems. If consumers choose a ground source heat pump system to replace electric radiators, they’ll find the new system much more efficient.

Typical training will give you a greater understanding of renewable energy and the careers you can pursue. You’ll be taken through the basics of electrical and plumbing skills in the domestic market, before moving on to specific green technologies. Most courses will also deal with what government assistance is available and how people apply for it. As more and more householders are becoming interested in solar energy systems in particular, you should concentrate first on the skills that will bring in the most work. Essentially, courses are there to equip you for work - so all parts of your training should lead to industry recognised qualifications. The green market is growing fast, and opportunities are increasing in existing domestic properties, new builds and social housing.

Every home being sold in the UK must now have an Energy Performance Certificate which states it’s current consumption and advises on ways to become more efficient. In some instances, changes can produce huge savings. And up to 80 per cent of the cost of installation work can often be claimed from the government if owners have ‘green’ systems fitted by qualified professionals. But that’s just the start. In ten years’ time the British government aims to be on target for 15 percent of the nation’s energy coming from renewables. We can’t ignore the changes that must inevitably come, so why not get ahead of the crowd and secure your future now?

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