Renewable Energy Installer December/January 2016 | Page 5

Installers seek more
work finds Glow-worm UK downgraded to AAB World
Energy Trilemma status
Finding more work, upselling on installations and
training in renewables are the key priorities for installers,
according to a survey conducted by Glow-worm.
35 percent of installers also wanted to increase the
number of people they employ, however this attitude
was far more prevalent in 25-34 year olds (56 percent),
compared to older respondents (26 percent). Lack of
work and knowledge were given as the main reasons
barring business growth. Britain has lost its AAA rating in the
World Energy Council’s annual ranking
of energy and climate policies.
The 2015 Energy Trilemma Index
shows that only two out of 130 countries
are achieving a full score – Switzerland
and Sweden. The UK remains in the top
ten but has lost its A grading for energy
equity.
The Trilemma Index measures
how each nation is balancing the three
dimensions of the energy trilemma
– energy security, environmental
sustainability and affordability.
Countries on the negative watch
list have increased from four to six,
and include South Africa and the USA,
due to ageing infrastructure and issues
surrounding energy security.
The report is being sent to all
parties attending COP21 in Paris
this month and will form the basis of
ministerial dialogue at the World Energy
Congress being held in Istanbul in
October 2016.
Jon MacNaughton, executive
chair of the World Energy Trilemma
study, said: “For countries to move up
in the rankings and remain ahead of
the pack, they must adopt prudent,
forward-looking energy policies to meet
decarbonisation goals and maintain
competitiveness. This report provides a
map for the long road from Paris to help
policymakers and businesses chart a
sustainable course.”
Francois Austin, global energy
practice leader at project partner Oliver
Wyman, said: “This report highlights
that governments must set in place
clear market frameworks and consistent
energy goals to create the conditions
to support energy investments and
innovation.”
People power: 35 percent of Glow-worm’s installer
respondents want to increase the number of people they
employ
There were mixed views on work/life balance
with 39 percent saying they wanted more work, and 33
percent saying they wanted more free time.
Neil Bunning, commercial director at Glow-worm,
said: “This report has helped us to gain a clear picture
of the landscape for installers and highlighted just how
ambitious installers are, albeit many feel they are unable
to follow through with their aspirations.
“We have been listening to installers and want
to help them address these issues. This is why we
have refined our product range but at the same time
enhanced the range of services and support tools
available to installers to help them grow their business
in whatever form that takes.”
Downward trend: The UK has lost its AAA perfect rating in 2015’s World Energy Trilemma
report, and slips to fourth place
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