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Free microrenewable training for unemployed skilled and semi-skilled technicians

Narec and Newcastle Warm Zone are working together to deliver training in microrenewable technologies to unemployed skilled/semi-skilled technicians who are interested in upskilling and gaining knowledge of the industry. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis and must be unemployed or have received a...

Posted 09/01/12 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

Green heating systems sourced for Longframlington

The residents of 15 homes in Longframlington in Northumberland will soon have new, environmentally friendly, heating systems thanks to a £96,000 grant awarded to Northumberland County Council. The council has been successful in its bid for funding from the Government’s Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP)...

Posted 08/12/11 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

Narec included in Telegraph 1000 Britain's Brightest Businesses

Narec has been included in the Telegraph 1000: Britain's Brightest Businesses.  The list was compiled by NESTA, the innovation agency, and business information specialist Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). Click here to read the full article.

Posted 18/10/11 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

PV Installer Training Supports Expansion for GB Renewable Energy Ltd

Narec has delivered its first practical courses for the roof installation of solar PV and solar thermal panels to newly recruited technicians from GB Renewable Energy Ltd, part of the GB Group. The training took place at a new solar panel installer training facility at GB Renewable Energy’s premises in...

Posted 25/08/11 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

North East Businesses benefit from unique housing energy improvement scheme

Businesses across the North East will receive help to address the growing demand for low carbon products through a project aimed at improving thermal efficiency in 322 homes.South Tyneside Homes and Homes for Northumberland have joined forces with National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) in Blyth, Northumberland,...

Posted 30/06/11 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

Sir Ian Wrigglesworth Officially opens Narec's Training Centre

Today, Narec’s Training Centre in Blyth, Northumberland was officially opened by Sir Ian Wrigglesworth, Deputy Chairman of the Government's Regional Growth Fund Advisory Panel. The event was also attended by local authorities, colleges and business leaders. Andrew Mill, CEO, Narec said: “The Training...

Posted 13/04/11 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

Narec helps Newcastle City Council to up skill and optimise the low carbon opportunity

Narec helps Newcastle City Council to up skill and optimise the low carbon opportunity  Narec, the National Renewable Energy Centre, has provided a first phase of training to Newcastle City Council employees to enable the council to install renewable technologies and systems on their buildings. Newcastle City...

Posted 02/03/11 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

Narec Capital Set to revolutionise renewable energy sector

Ashberg and the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) are delighted to announce the launch of Narec Capital. The launch, which took place yesterday at Lloyd's of London, has been met with huge interest from the insurance industry and investors alike. As Jerry Biggs, a director at Ashberg explained: “The...

Posted 14/01/11 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

Narec launches toolkit to optimise sustainable developments

In response to recent changes in UK planning regulations the National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, has launched the Microrenewables Toolkit. The Toolkit is designed to advise developers and planners within local authorities on the optimum low carbon solutions to be used for sustainable building design and...

Posted 24/11/10 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

European Commission Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) Update

Following the successful coordination and completion of the Lab2Line FP6 project earlier this year, Narec’s PV Technology Centre has now started work on 20Plµs – a 3 year project worth more than €7 million and involving 9 project partners, spanning 6 countries.The aim of the project is to...

Posted 24/11/10 in Distributed Energy | View the full Article

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