Wolseley Group has unveiled Renewables Centre, a new nationwide initiative aimed at supporting heating professionals in the UK’s renewable energy solutions market.
The initiative offers accredited training, certified system design, installation support and access to renewable products, all under one roof. With demand for air source heat pumps rising by almost 90% year-on-year, and renewables expected to make up more than a quarter of installer work in five years, the Renewables Centre is there to equip installers with the skills and resources needed to succeed.
Operating as a partner brand to Plumb Centre, Renewables Centre is supported by Renewable Equipment Solutions (R.E.S), a recent acquisition by Wolseley Group. R.E.S will contribute technical expertise, design services and guidance throughout the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) process. Installers using the service will receive help from the initial estimate through to final certification, including MCS-compliant designs, heat loss calculations, assistance with District Network Operator (DNO) approvals and access to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant funding.
Renewables Centre aims to support installers from day one of their journey, with a full package to help them become MCS-ready, guiding them from first estimate to final certification.
“One of the biggest barriers our customers tell us about when it comes to renewables is access to training and expert support,” says John Hancock, COO of Wolseley Group. “Many installers want to expand into renewables but don’t know where to start. Renewables Centre will provide the best accredited training, design services, support and access to supplies, so installers can take their first steps with confidence.
“The heating and energy sector is changing rapidly, and we’re at a pivotal moment. Installers across the UK are about to face a surge in demand for renewables, and they need access to the right training, products, and technical support to take full advantage of this shift and make it profitable for them. Renewables Centre is ready and there for installers.”
The first flagship Renewables Centre will open in Shrewsbury, with a second site in Swansea to follow. Wolseley also plans to establish a network of regional training centres, broadening access to resources and support for installers across the UK.
