Car retailer invests in rooftop solar
The Spirit Motor Group, the retail division of OHM Group, an automotive distributor and retailer, has announced the successful installation of a pilot rooftop solar plant at its flagship Jaguar Land Rover showroom in Dublin. Representing a strategic move to align with the growing demands of the electric vehicle (EV) retail market, the innovative DC-optimised […]
CPD invests £10m in new product range
CPD, a commercial vehicle conversion specialist, has announced a landmark £10 million investment to expand its offering of converted vehicles. This new range is designed to cater to the varied needs of tradespeople and fleets across the UK, further solidifying CPD’s reputation as a trusted partner in the industry. The investment supported the purchase of […]
Recolight announces two Lighting LCA training events
Recolight has announced a new webinar and a one day face-to-face training workshop, both focused on lighting industry LCAs. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is gaining wide acceptance as the specification of choice for certifying the environmental impacts of lighting products. Getting to grips with the technical and data requirements of both LCAs and Environmental Product […]
Renewable energy hub unveiled at Leicester College
Leicester College is set to open a new renewable energy hub at its Freemen’s Park Campus in March 2025. The Hub will feature state-of-the-art renewables and green tech equipment including air source heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage systems and EV charging stations. This will enable students, staff and employers to gain hands-on, practical experience […]
Heat pumps recommended by 85% of consumers
It has been revealed that 85% of participants in the Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project were likely to recommend a heat pump to a friend or family member – or had already – citing their reliability, easy-to-use nature, and low levels of noise. Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and […]
Tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever
A new survey by Screwfix has found that UK tradespeople feel more confident in their energy efficiency knowledge than ever, helped by an 8% rise in training courses being completed in the last year. The survey also revealed that two thirds (66%) of all jobs conducted by the nation’s tradespeople over the past year have […]
Recolight welcomes new code of practice for lighting remanufacture
Recolight has welcomed the publication of the new code of practice for the remanufacture of lighting equipment, published by BSI this month. The new publication is numbered BS8887:221 2024 and is now available from BSI. The document provides a structured approach to the assessment of used luminaires and components, defining a scope of works, electrical […]
Charging hubs to power Northumberland’s scenic routes
Northumberland is set to benefit from three ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) Charging Hubs, installed by national charging network Be.EV, in a bid to drive sustainable tourism. The chargers mark the beginning of Be.EV’s partnership with development company, Advance Northumberland, providing both residents and visitors to the region with convenient access to ultra-easy, ultra-rapid charging with […]
Octopus teams with Sainsbury’s for EV charging initiative
Festive shopping has become greener and easier for electric car drivers thanks to a new partnership between Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform and Sainsbury’s Smart Charge. Drivers can now access over 560 Smart Charge ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at 68 Sainsbury’s UK stores nationwide just by tapping their Octopus Electroverse card. These chargers can power […]
Data is powering the future for solar energy, survey reveals
Fluke Corporation, a provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, has released new survey findings highlighting key challenges for the solar industry on its path to a net zero future. The survey identifies improving panel efficiency, transitioning from reactive to predictive maintenance, and adopting smart technologies as top priorities. Crucially, data […]