Scolmore Group scoops gold in ongoing sustainability drive
Scolmore Group has announced that it has successfully completed Briggs & Forrester’s Bronze, Silver and Gold pathways, as well as the Modern Slavery pathway, which were launched through the Supply Chain Sustainability School. This is a significant achievement for the Group as it continues its journey to embed corporate sustainability into the culture, strategy and […]
Rolec brings EV charging technology to SkillELECTRIC Final
This year’s SkillELECTRIC UK finalists will be getting hands-on with electric vehicle charging point (EVCP) technology thanks to a new partnership with EV charging specialist, Rolec. Following the success of the solar PV task in last year’s final, this year, as part of a wider installation, competitors will be working on an EVCP. Rolec will […]
New standard to ensure safety for EV charging equipment
With the increase in Electric Vehicle (EV) uptake, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling for a standardised approach for EV charging equipment dealing with faults on the public low voltage electrical distribution network. The IET has published a new standard to tackle this, known as Open combined protective and neutral (PEN) conductor […]
Surging demand puts EV charging infrastructure capacity at risk
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operators (CPOs) should consider putting plans in place now to achieve higher technical standards and cater for a surge in demand, according to Legrand UK & Ireland. The call comes as the company publishes a white paper, Powering the zero emissions transition, examining the multifaceted challenges facing the sector this […]
New study exposes EV charging gaps in key UK cities
Northgate Vehicle Hire‘s latest analysis highlights the pressing need for UK cities to expand their electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to achieve the government’s target of installing 300,000 public chargers by 2030. The data identifies the shortfall in chargers across various cities and calculates the required number of installations in each location to meet the […]
UK heating engineers hesitant to embrace clean heat technologies
Baxi’s 2024 Installer Skills Survey has revealed that heating engineers’ attitudes towards low carbon heating are slowing the adoption of heat pumps in the UK. The survey, conducted in collaboration with green supply chain consultancy Gemserv, explores heating engineers’ interest and confidence in helping households transition to clean heat technologies. Installers play an influential role […]
Siemens to carve out EV charging business
Siemens has announced the intention to carve out its eMobility business. The company bundled its eMobility charging activities in 2018 and subsequently organised it into a separate business unit in 2022. The carve out of Siemens eMobility, which has a strong technological core and portfolio, will give the business entrepreneurial freedom to transform into a […]
Meet Eaton at Solar and Storage Live 2024
Eaton is thrilled to announce that it will be attending the Solar and Storage Live 2024 event from 24-26 September at the NEC in Birmingham. This premier event is a fantastic opportunity for electrical contractors to explore the latest advancements in sustainable energy solutions and network with industry leaders. Visit Eaton at Stand D113 Make […]
Drivers to charge ahead with lamp post power
An electric vehicle charging revolution could be underway after UK Power Networks revises guidance to give the green light to use lamp posts to power up. A series of studies undertaken by the distribution network operator has proven 5kW charge points can be installed even on older lamp posts which have thinner cabling than more […]
Travis Perkins sponsors new decarbonisation centre
Travis Perkins Managed Services, which operates at the heart of UK social housing, has announced its sponsorship of the ground-breaking Tŷ Gwyrddfai decarbonisation hub, the first facility of its kind in the UK. The centre will provide skills training for decarbonisation and retrofitting homes. The 120,000 square foot warehouse space, which is situated in a […]