Green Economy delivers the programme for West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which is funded by UK Government as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The course doesn’t just provide the technical skills, but also connects learners with a pipeline of sales opportunities and connections with local partners to grow their business.
Since launching the programme in 2024, 26 businesses have completed the course, with 15 completing a first installation and nine actively operating in the domestic solar market. Demand for installers in the retrofit market remains high with the average solar install costing around £8500 with a profit margin of around 35 per cent.
“This programme has been developed to grow the green economy by upskilling tradespeople to meet the UK Government’s net zero target by 2050. By working with businesses with transferable skills to address this shortfall in West Yorkshire, the programme delivers on local Climate and Environment Plan, whilst helping local businesses to access a thriving business opportunity.”
The Installer Accelerator was developed by Green Economy and MCS to address the shortfall in qualified installers, partnering with organisations including YESSS Electrical, PAUL, Waxman, IAA, and NAPIT.
Delivered in person over four-five days, the programme provides technical installation training on solar PV and battery or ventilation technologies, with business workshops on market opportunities, customer care and sustainability.
“The Solar Installer Accelerator has been a game changer for our business. It gave us the skills and knowledge to provide high quality installations and excellent customer care for homeowners who want reassurance that their solar project is in good hands.
“What is different about the Solar Installer Accelerator programme is that the support doesn’t stop at the end of the training course. We have regular contact with our consultant who helped us secure our first installation and provides us with new sales, networking and local connections to help us grow in the long term.”
Qualified electricians based in West Yorkshire can secure a limited number of free places by booking on the website.
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