EP14 – The Training Centre of the Future with Mark Allison (A121 Training)

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Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats

Michael Stott and Dan Holliday

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The place where solar installers talk real solar. Hosted by Michael Stott from East Renewables and Dan Holliday from DMH Electrical and Renewables, we’re here to lift the lid on what’s actually happening in the UK renewables industry. From solar panel installs to battery storage, EV charging, in-roof vs on-roof systems, G99 applications, DNO headaches, and the gear we rate (and slate) — it’s all on the table. Our mission? To bring together as many fellow installers as possible — to share knowledge, challenge poor practices, and help raise standards across the industry.

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EP14 – The Training Centre of the Future with Mark Allison (A121 Training)

Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats

51 minutes 15 seconds

1 month ago

EP14 – The Training Centre of the Future with Mark Allison (A121 Training)

We hijack The Renewables Podcast studio to sit down with Mark Allison — the force behind Apprentice 121, Powersonic, and one of the most connected voices in the UK electrical industry. We talk about the brand-new Apprentice 121 Training Centre in Driffield and what proper, hands-on renewables training should look like.

In this episode:

How Apprentice 121 grew into a national training movement
Why classroom-only solar courses miss the mark
FIT retrofits with batteries, smart metering & commissioning quirks
PAS guidance, large domestic storage & practical safety tips
Gateways are coming – Tesla, SIG Energy, EcoFlow & more
Battery recycling, packaging waste & sustainability
SolarEdge vs SIG, Victron everywhere & manufacturer pitfalls
College drops: giving back to train the next generation

Guest: Mark Allison – Apprentice 121 / Powersonic / The Renewables Podcast
Hosts: Michael Stott & Dan Holliday – Only Panels – Solar Installer Chats

📅 Apprentice 121 Training Centre launch: 29 Oct 2025
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