The REIA is an initiative of Action Renewables in NI and Sustainable Energy Ireland in ROI. The project is based upon a partnership with Education Centres in the region who deliver the training to installers and designers. Currently Dundalk IT, East Down, Lisburn, North West and Omagh Institutes are involved in phase one of the project.
The REIA has also contracted experienced European Advisors to provide assistance and support to the project in developing the laboratories and training materials.
Arsenal Research has been contracted to assist with heat pumps.
Austrian Bioenergy Centre has been contracted to assist with biomass.
Danish Energy Authority has been contracted to assist with Solar Water, Wind PV and hydro.