Renewables Centre, launched by Wolseley Group, has officially opened the doors to its
first flagship training facility in Shrewsbury - marking a major milestone in its mission to
support heating professionals entering the fast-growing renewables market.
The launch event welcomed installers,
press, industry leaders, VIP’s and
suppliers from across the UK. Attendees
enjoyed guided tours from Renewables
Centre experts, q&a’s, the chance to
explore the centre’s fully operational
training space and product showroom.
John Hancock, COO of Wolseley Group,
cut the ribbon to officially open the centre
and commented: “A huge thank you to
everyone for attending today’s event here in Shrewsbury, it has been a fantastic
opportunity to bring installers, suppliers, and press all together to open our first flagship
Renewables Centre. There is a demand for installers to really start ramping up
installations of heat pumps over the coming years, here’s a huge ambition from the
government and from the country to do this and I think we can play a key part in that and
as a business be really proud that today as a start to really drive that change.”
The Shrewsbury site is the first of several
planned locations across the UK, with
Swansea set to follow shortly. Each
centre will serve as a regional hub of
expertise, offering everything heating
professionals need to succeed in the
renewables space: accredited training,
MCS-certified system design, technical
support, product access, and business
guidance.
Installers can begin fully funded Air
Source Heat Pump (ASHP) training,
thanks to the Government’s extension
of the Heat Training Grant. Courses
are delivered in partnership with
NAPIT, providing national
accreditation and hands-on practical
experience.
Renewables Centre offers a fully
integrated solution for installers –
combining certified training, system
design, support with MCS accreditation, and access to high-quality renewable products
and parts. The initiative is supported by Renewable Equipment Solutions (R.E.S), a
Wolseley Group acquisition, providing additional expertise in technical design,
commissioning, and access to government grants such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
(BUS).
Installers using Renewables Centre can expect:
- Accredited training and certification
- MCS-compliant system design and technical support
- Fast access to high-performance renewable products
- Practical help with installation and commissioning
- Support through DNO approvals and BUS grant applications
- Ongoing business support and loyalty rewards
For more information on Renewables Centre visit www.wolseley.co.uk/renewablescentre
