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Demand for solar installers grows 315% as profession tops ranks for best jobs in 2023
Over the last three years there’s been a 315% increase in the demand for solar installers, according to new data from hiring platform Indeed.
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Hildagarde McCarville takes up mantle as Anesco CEO
Hildagarde McCarville has been appointed as CEO of Anesco as Mark Futyan embarks on a new career as a professional non-executive director.
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Solar Energy UK celebrate making ‘a small dream a reality’ with Installer Training Hub
This year at Solar & Storage Live, the first Installer Training Hub was launched by Solar Energy UK and MCS.
BayWa r.e. appoints new managing director for UK operations
BayWa r.e. has appointed Morgan Harris as managing director of its UK operation services business.
‘Solar Boom’ leads Naked Solar to put out call for new installers
Naked Solar is looking to expand its team, as VAT reductions, Supertax reductions for businesses and rising electricity bills lead to “a significant Solar Boom”.
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Scottish solar rollout could create more than 8,500 jobs by 2030
More than 8,500 new jobs could be created in Scotland by the end of the decade if the solar sector’s target of 6GW is reached.
Field announces three senior hires as it looks to expand at speed
Battery energy storage company Field has announced three new senior hires, as it expands its team by 213% in just four months.
Gresham House appoints James Lindsay as head of institutional business
Alternative asset manager Gresham House has appointed James Lindsay as head of institutional business.
Solar installers hiring as demand remains strong despite pandemic
Solar Power Portal spoke to Jon Cowdrill, head of residential solar at Joju Solar about the strong demand for residential solar installations despite the impact of COVID-19.
Solar technician jobs slump nearly 80% in three years
The number of employment opportunities for solar technicians in the UK have slumped by nearly 80% in three years, according to research from employment website Indeed.
UK solar to rebound, but will be outpaced by Europe due to policy cuts
The UK’s solar market is set for a rebound in the coming years but will lose ground to the rest of Europe as a result of government policy decisions, leading consultancy EY has concluded.
Push Energy strengthens management team with ex-Primrose COO
UK solar developer Push Energy has strengthened its management team with the recruitment of former Primrose Solar COO Nicola Waters.
UK Solar year in review: November to December
As an intriguing year for UK solar concludes, Solar Power Portal looks back at some of the most interesting, popular and important news stories of the last 12 months. Today, we look at November and December.
UK Solar year in review: July to August
As an intriguing year for UK solar concludes, Solar Power Portal looks back at some of the most interesting, popular and important news stories of the last 12 months. Today, we look at July to August.
Solar movers and shakers 13 October 2016
Solar Power Portal runs through the week’s people news from within UK solar, including news of job losses at Your Power and Schneider, opportunities at Cobalt and appointments at Blue Tree.
Your Group ‘bitterly disappointed’ as renewables-led Your Power division closes its doors
Your Group has said that it is “bitterly disappointed” after its Your Power division was forced to enter administration after racking up significant trade debts.
FiT pressure builds as industry records slowest month yet under new regime
Pressure has continued to build on the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Energy (BEIS) to reform the feed-in tariff after government statistics revealed August to be the slowest deployment month yet under the new regime.
Solar movers and shakers 8 September 2016
Solar Power Portal runs through this week’s people news from within UK solar, including a change at the top of BEIS and a new MD at Lark Energy Commercial
Solar movers and shakers 18 August 2016
Solar Power Portal runs through this week’s people news from within UK solar, including a senior appointment at Evolt and vacancies at Source CHP
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Solar movers and shakers 11 August 2016
In this special edition of Solar Power Portal's movers and shakers feature, Hyperion Executive Search's David Hunt discusses why some companies have failed to keep hold of their top talent.
Solar movers and shakers 4 August 2016
Solar Power Portal runs through this week’s people news from within UK solar, including fresh redundancies at KACO New Energy and BSR ramping up its O&M efforts
Solar movers and shakers 28 July 2016
Solar Power Portal runs through this week’s people news from within UK solar, including news from the PwC employment survey and opportunities at the STA and Quintas.
As many as 12,500 UK solar jobs lost in the past year, joint PwC/STA survey finds
Employment in the UK’s domestic solar industry has contracted by approximately one-third in the last year against a backdrop of subsidy cuts and other policy interventions, and further job losses are strongly expected.
Green economy can create jobs and support post-Brexit Britain, says TUC
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has claimed that the green economy could offer vital support for a post-Brexit Britain and create thousands of additional jobs.
Solar movers and shakers 21 July 2016
Solar Power Portal runs through this week’s people news from within UK solar including changes at the top of Anesco and Absolute Solar and Wind, as well as the likely new ministerial appointments to the energy brief at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Solar movers and shakers 14 July 2016
Solar Power Portal runs through this week’s people news from within UK solar, including new hires at Lightsource and Mongoose as well as partnership drives from SOLARWATT and Solar Owners Club.
Leadsom confirms UK commitment to climate change despite Brexit vote
Andrea Leadsom has reiterated the government’s stance on climate change policy following the outcome of the EU referendum, claiming the country remains committed to dealing with the issue.
4eco seeks a buyer after entering insolvency
4eco has become the latest company to enter insolvency following cuts to government subsidies for domestic solar enacted earlier this year.
Solar movers and shakers 30 June 2016
Solar Power Portal runs through this week’s people news from within UK solar including big hires at Mongoose, Amber Rudd’s tackling of employment issues and a big recruitment drive from PS Renewables
Rudd pledges to ‘continue to watch’ solar industry following ‘difficult’ time
Energy secretary Amber Rudd has said that she will “continue to watch” the UK’s solar industry after admitting that subsidy cuts enacted since last year had caused difficulty.