How can the electrical trade tap into the growing solar revolution? Brinley Buckley-Roberts, Head of Marketing at C.K Tools, offers some pointers.
The rise of solar energy is well and truly upon us with more households and businesses installing rooftop solar panels than ever before. The potential for growth in this sector is huge, with the UK market size measuring £1.2bn in 2023 (an increase of 35%) with trade organisation Solar Energy UK working to achieve a five-fold increase in the UK’s solar capacity by 2035.
Spiralling energy costs, a recognition of the importance of renewable energy sources and advances in technology (making solar panels more affordable and efficient) have all proved to be a game-changer in recent years, prompting a trajectory towards widespread solar adoption.
The proliferation of solar energy is also a game-changer for the electrical trade. As the demand for solar panels increases, so does the demand for qualified electricians equipped with the right training and tools to complete installations effectively.
Tools for the trade
This presents an exciting opportunity for electricians looking to diversify their offering and grow their businesses. But what do installers need to do tap into this growing market? And what tools and accessories do they need?
C.K Tools, as a business that has been at the forefront of premium tools for more than 100 years, has invested heavily in the solar sector to support the electrical trade with the growing demand for solar panels.
As with most of our product R&D, we spent time with solar installers to develop tools and kits specific for this job, to ensure clarity, comfort, control and efficiency. As a result, we’ve assembled a quality Solar Installer Kit, tailor-made to provide the core tools required to complete a solar installation in a lightweight, durable and affordable package.
The T5988 Solar Installer 38-piece kit covers every step in the panel fitting process – from marking out, to framing, panel fitment and termination. All essential tools for the job are contained within a Magma Rucksack Plus, meaning each item has a secure and designated space, with ultimate durability and comfort provided. The streamlined choice of items within is lightweight enough to carry and manage easily when working on rooftops.
The kit also includes the T3671A Ratchet Solar Crimper for safe, secure crimping of MC3/MC4 PV connector types, which is essential for completing a solar job safely, accurately, and to the required legal standards.
Visit the C.K Tools Solar Installer Kit product data information page online here
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