Is A Green Energy Electrician Different From A Standard Electrician?

What is green electricity?

Green electricity is essentially generated from renewable sources like the currents and waves in the oceans, wind technology, solar panels, biofuels, and gasification plants.

With governments pushing for renewable green alternatives to provide power for industry and domestic homes, the green energy industry should be on the cusp of an exponential increase in requirements for electricians.

Is the UK a leader in green energy?

Yes, the UK produces 42% of its electricity from green energy through wind power, (the UK is very windy) and other green energy processes life gasification, where waste is turned into biomass and then used to generate electricity.

What percentage of the UK’s energy is renewable in 2022?

39%, of the renewable side of the energy, comes from hydroelectricity and then solar, making the lion’s share of the industry.

How does green energy affect electricians?

Actually, it doesn’t affect electricians because they are still working with 240 volts in domestic dwellings and not many changes.

What will change for Uk electricians is the proliferation of electrical vehicle owners. It’s not practical to find a local charging station and sit in your car for an hour while charging your batteries.

So electricians will fit more EV power outlets to charge electric vehicles on your driveway.

Are there any energy saving devices on the market for your home?

Yes, and more will be coming soon as the country tries its hardest to cut greenhouse emissions and prevent global warming.

Here are some energy-saving devices you can use in your home:

• The use of smart home hubs like gen4 Alexa can cut your energy bills 
• When appliances need replacing, replace them with smart appliances that connect to the internet via wifi
• Use LED lights throughout your home to save on your electricity bills
• By fitting a smart thermostat, you can control when your house is warm and for how long
• Use correct energy-efficient insulation

How do you become a green energy electrician?

The best way is to become an apprentice electrician and change your specialities as you qualify.

Choose a typical electrical contractor if you can’t find an apprenticeship with a recognised green energy company.

If the apprentice route is unavailable to you, you can sign on to a certified course run by a specialised training centre.

Whichever route you take, communicate and express your enthusiasm for green energy so they can gear a training course to your speciality.

What are the qualifications needed to be a green energy electrician?

You will need a minimum of 5GCSE;s with the lowest grade not being less than a C. The subject must include English and maths.

Is it hard to become a green energy electrician?

You need to be in for the long haul because the training course is 4 years and the job can be physically demanding.

You will be on day release to a college where you will learn the theoretical side of the job, and then the other 4 days per week, you will be working alongside a qualified electrician learning the trade.

Will a standard electrician be able to work on energy created from green sources?

The truth is that the energy produced by green energy sources is almost 50% of what’s coming out of your home sockets now.

So from the electrician’s side, nothing much has changed with how electrics are installed in homes.

Is green energy in demand, and will your job be secure?

Last year, there was an increase in green energy of 273% in the US, making it the fastest-growing sector.

With exponential growth expected to continue, the job prospects for electricians in this sector are excellent.

Within the Uk, there is a need to train an additional 5,000 electricians over the next 5 years, and demand is increasing for electricians, which is fueling price hikes in services.

Which renewable energy is the best for electricity?

Hydroelectric power is considered the cleanest way to make electricity, and there is less pollution that uses natural gas and other fossil fuels.

However, because of the scale of a hydroelectric dam, this approach to generating electricity impacts the environment, which is counterintuitive to the imperative of the project.

The time scale to build dams and the use of natural materials often mined brings the process into question. But the alternatives are equally and, if not worse, so the process becomes political.

What certification should an electrician have in the UK?

Regardless of the electrical job’s size, the electrician must have an electrical installation certificate confirming the work carried out in a dwelling will meet building regulation standards and laws.

The certificate also covers and confirms the British standard for electrical safety, BS7671.

Alternatively, the electrician should have an NVQ level 3 Diploma and be accredited as competent to sign off his own work.

How much will a green energy electrician make?

If you consider a qualified electrician can earn around 100K every year if he puts the effort in, the green energy electrician will be in the same ballpark.

In addition to offering standard electrical installation, you can specialise in EV power units, and other green energy derived equipment.

What is the best type of electrician?

It depends, the best type of electrician is the electrician who is happy and passionate about their job.

There are many areas to specialise in as an electrician, from domestic installers to linesmen working with high voltage electricity on distribution pylons.