City Plumbing, a national plumbing, heating, and electrical supplier, has introduced subsidised solar PV training for installers in partnership with renewable energy training provider GTEC Training.
The programme builds on the company’s existing air source heat pump courses.
With 60% of the cost covered by Government funding, the training is offered at a reduced price of £264. The first 50 installers to complete the course will also receive a £264 credit towards their first City Plumbing solar kit order.
Expansion into solar and storage
Alongside the training initiative, City Plumbing has expanded its product range by becoming the first national merchant to offer Midea battery storage and electric vehicle chargers, extending its existing partnership with the manufacturer.
Installers can now access Midea’s air source heat pumps, EV equipment, and solar PV systems from a single supplier.
The update follows the recent launch of dedicated solar hubs at nine City Plumbing branches, and the introduction of a solar PV kit builder designed to help identify the required components for an installation.
Hemal Morjaria, Managing Director of Heating and Renewables at City Plumbing, says, “We know solar installations are a growing area for our customers, with our research showing that more than 40% of installers are already trained in solar and a further 44% looking to be in the next 12 months.
“Our subsidised – or even free – courses make upskilling in solar a practical reality for trades who often don’t have the spare cash to invest in their growth and business development.
“This training, combined with specialist products, tools, and service, will help installers take advantage of the massive increase in solar in the UK.”
Showcasing solar
City Plumbing’s solar offering will be showcased at Solar and Storage Live, held from 23 to 25 September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham.
The company will exhibit at stand D90a, and Hemal will join a panel discussion on how installers can futureproof their solar business, moderated by TV presenter and architect George Clarke.
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