EAL launches new sustainability qualification
EAL has introduced a new qualification designed to equip future engineers with essential skills in sustainable practices. The EAL Level 2 Award in Sustainable Engineering offers learners a comprehensive understanding of sustainable engineering principles, preparing them to excel in a green economy that increasingly values eco-friendly innovation. As industries worldwide shift towards greener practices, there’s […]
ECN’s Lighting Supplement OUT NOW!
The 2024 Lighting Supplement is out now and available to read here. In this supplement, Tamlite considers the issue of Dark Sky lighting, which restores the nighttime environment and protects communities from the harmful effects of light pollution. In the article, the company considers what the term ‘Dark Sky’ means for electrical contractors and installers. […]
Schneider provides update on sustainability programme
Schneider Electric has announced the latest results of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) programme and its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. Recently recognised as the World’s Most Sustainable Company by TIME and Statista, Schneider Electric’s SSI programme monitors and measures the company’s progress across a range of transformative Environmental, Social and Governance […]
Schneider Electric launches Ringmaster AirSeT switchgear
Schneider Electric, an expert in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of Ringmaster AirSeT in the UK. Ringmaster AirSeT is a next-generation SF6-free (sulphur hexafluoride) digital medium voltage (MV) switchgear, which is critical to the development of smarter, more sustainable electricity grids. It will help grid operators decarbonise and […]
EDP tests construction of solar park with automation technology
EDP, a renewable energy specialist, will test the construction of its first photovoltaic solar park under real life installation conditions on a large scale with the automation technology, Hyperflex. The project, named AutoPV, is located in Peñaflor, Valladolid, Spain and will use automated solutions in 3MW of the total 122MW of installed capacity, through a […]
NVC Lighting partners with packaging supplier
Lighting manufacturer, NVC Lighting, has boosted its environmental credentials by teaming up with packaging solutions provider, Springpack – saving costs and reducing plastic usage in the process. Since implementing Springpack’s Armour Wrap 12 months ago, the NVC Lighting team has achieved an expected cost saving of £4,000, while saving 47kg of plastic compared with previous […]
Lighting industry backs its environmental claims with data
The lighting sector is embracing verified data on its sustainability claims, including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). That was a key message from Circular Lighting Live 2024, a conference and exhibition held in London on 9 October that was packed with new information, initiatives and updates on all issues related to sustainability and lighting. A theme […]
Solar leader welcomes Industrial Strategy
Following the release of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, lightweight solar expert, Solivus, believes that although sharpened focus on the progress of clean energy provides a positive step in the right direction, it’s crucial that this ambition is met with decisive, progressive action. Launched on 14 October, the Government’s new Industrial Strategy, the first in seven […]
Vestel Mobility integrates with Electric Miles to boost EV charging
Vestel Mobility has announced that the recently launched Libra model for the UK market will be fully integrated with Electric Miles’ comprehensive suite of applications: Installer Miles, Partner Miles, and the Electric Miles App. This combination is said to bring a seamless and enhanced EV charging experience for Vestel Mobility installers, fleet managers, and end users across the […]
NG Bailey net zero target validated by environmental body
NG Bailey, which includes NG Bailey’s IT Services, has become one of the first construction and engineering companies in the UK to have its long-term target to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI). The UK’s largest independent engineering and services business has set a target to achieve […]