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Inspection body NICEIC has bolstered its training portfolio with the launch of four new Level 3 qualifications in collaboration with awarding body EAL. Level 3 Design, Installation and NICEIC boosts training portfolio with four new Level 3 qualifications
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Treasury Annex, Dublin (artist’s impression).
two-day course covering skills and knowledge required in compliance with the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and BS 7671. Level 3 Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging, a one-day course, covers the underpinning technical requirements provided by the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation and BS 7671. Level 3 Requirements of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in Dwellings is a two-day course covering grades A, C and D-F and introducing key legislation and regulations in BS 5839-6. A four-day course, Level 3 Requirements of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings BS 5839-1:2017, relates to non- domestic premises. Nik Mitchell, Head of Training at NICEIC, said, “Having listened to our customers, we know how much they value formal qualifications and the recognition they bring.” www.niceic.com/training
Geoghegan Electrical to lead electrical installations for Dublin’s Treasury Annex
Geoghegan Electrical has been chosen as the electrical contractor for the Treasury Annex project on Macken Street in Dublin, set to finish later this year. The construction, managed by PJ Hegarty & Sons, aims to create an eight-storey, 100,000 square foot office space for a major company. Axiseng, the building services consultant engineer, has designed an electrical set- up catering to the client’s current needs while ensuring room for future upgrades. Geoghegan Electrical will handle the meticulous planning and execution of
advanced lighting systems to improve both functionality and aesthetics within the allocated areas. Additionally, they’ll install modern fire alarm systems, surveillance systems and access controls. Strategic cable containment will be implemented to organise and provide easy access for future maintenance and upgrades. The tailored small power solutions will ensure reliable electrical outlets, meeting various equipment requirements of the facility. www.geogheganelectrical.com
Tribute to renewable energy pioneer Dr Eddie O’Connor
Renewable energy pioneer Dr Eddie O’Connor, 76, has passed away following a brief illness. Dr O’Connor, founder and Chairman of Supernode, led groundbreaking initiatives such as establishing Ireland’s first commercial wind farm at Bellacorick while CEO of Bord Na Mona. After founding Airtricity in 1997, he led its success until its €1.8bn acquisition by SSE in 2008, pioneering Ireland’s maiden offshore wind farm. His later venture, Mainstream Renewable Power, achieved a €1bn valuation in 2021, yielding €500m personally. Aker Horizons acquired 75% of Mainstream, also securing a 50% stake in Supernode, renowned for its offshore wind production technology. “Eddie was a rare and amazing person with great intelligence, vision, vitality, courage and resolve,” said John Fitzgerald,
Supernode Chief Executive. “He is known as one of Ireland’s greatest entrepreneurs, leading
The late Dr Eddie O’Connor.
the development of the global wind industry as founder of Irish companies Airtricity, Mainstream Renewable Power and SuperNode, “But calling Eddie an entrepreneur does not quite suffice, he was a swashbuckling pioneer and an irrepressible visionary, who inspired others to believe that change could happen and gave them confidence that they could make it happen.” Dr O’Connor is survived by wife Hildegard and children Robert and Lesley. www.supernode.energy
NICEIC’s new qualifications cover electrical energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging installation, and fire detection and fire alarm systems.
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