Wolseley Group has opened its second Renewables Centre, in Swansea, to help trade professionals meet the growing demand for low-carbon installations.
With decarbonisation targets driving demand for low-carbon technologies, including the Welsh Government’s goal to install 580,000 heat pumps by 2035, the new facility will provide hands-on training and practical support to help installers confidently meet this growing demand.
The Swansea opening closely follows the launch of Renewables Centre’s first facility in Shrewsbury earlier this year, where training courses are already underway and in high demand. Conveniently located next to the Swansea Plumb Centre site, the facility was opened during a discovery day, where local installers were invited to meet experts and learn more about the training courses, installation support and design guidance available.
Dan Marsden, Director of Renewables at Wolseley Group, said: “We’re excited to open our second Renewables Centre facility in Swansea today. Since launching earlier this year, we’ve seen overwhelming enthusiasm from installers looking to enhance their skills and capitalise on the rapidly growing renewables market.
“The Government is making significant investments into the low-carbon sector and we want to help installers play their role by providing the training, skills and confidence needed to succeed.”
The new opening is the second of several planned locations across the UK, and is said to “offer everything trade professionals need to succeed” including MCS-accredited training courses, technical installation support and design advice across a range of renewable applications, such as solar PV and air source heat pumps.
Although the Government’s Heat Training Grant is only currently available to installers based in England, Renewables Centre is fully funding Air Source Heat Pump training for installers in Wales and Scotland, reinforcing its commitment to supporting installers across the UK.
For more information on Renewables Centre visit www.wolseley.co.uk/renewablescentre
