Aira launches Sheffield heat pump academy to train 8,000 installers

Stuart Stone
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Swedish cleantech firm unveils new training headquarters as part of £300m UK investment push

Swedish clean tech firm Aira has officially opened a new Academy in Sheffield as it seeks to train thousands of heat pump installers and renewable technicians to support the £300m rollout of its 'Netflix...

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