Not only has Ploughcroft recently scooped the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) award for Exceptional Contribution to Training in Solar, the Yorkshire-based company has opened two new training centres in Manchester and Stoke.

Chris Hopkins, managing director, Ploughcroft, said of the company’s award win: “We are pleased that our hard work and dedication to quality renewable training and installation is being recognised by such prestigious organisations as the NFRC. This award cements our position in the industry as leaders of solar renewable energy training and quality installation. We are working tirelessly to build a reputable brand in the renewable energy industry and believe this award highlight this.”

The NFRC chief executive said: “There is one ‘character’ – and I mean character – that has pushed training in many forms making it varied, open and accessible to all.

“He supported all the NFRC solar training courses, he has worked with us and the Green Roof...