New Farnell technical guide shifts focus to EV charging

Farnell has announced the release of its latest solutions guide which focuses on electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The company believes it will be the definitive resource for all aspects of EV charging station development, from power management to connectivity to security. The guide recognises the diversity of EV charging station requirements and their respective […]

SolarEdge to unveil new products for superior energy optimisation

SolarEdge Technologies, a global provider of smart energy technology, will unveil its next-generation products at this year’s Intersolar exhibition (taking place in Munich on 18-19 June). With a focus on delivering energy optimisation across its entire smart energy ecosystem, SolarEdge will present new technologies and advancements in residential PV software, hardware and EV charging, while […]

Rolec EV and The Solar Advisory Service announce partnership

Outdoor electrical expert, and one of the UK’s first EV charge point manufacturers, Rolec, has joined forces with UK-based solar panel engineer and installation partner, The Solar Advisory Service, in a joint mission to spread green energy solutions nationwide. Rolec, which has a full range of solar compatible charge points, has been named The Solar […]

Rapid EV charging arrives at Maybird retail park

Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, has extended its partnership with Federated Hermes to bring rapid charging to the Maybird Shopping Park in Stratford-Upon-Avon. As driver demand increases for destinations that offer more than the charging infrastructure alone, the new charge points at Maybird are expected to attract EV drivers, leading to […]

Programme unveiled for Circular Lighting Live 24

An instant success on its debut in 2022, Circular Lighting Live has become the defining gathering of the supply chain to assess its progress towards net zero. A visit to Circular Lighting Live will show just how far the lighting industry has come in the last few years. The one-day conference and exhibition is organised […]

First hydrogen powered generator for fast charging of EVs

Clean City and its technology partners, HyMove and Venema, have introduced GameChanger 1 – a new off-grid, on track, mobile hydrogen fuel cell DC power generator for the fast charging of electric vehicles. The GameChanger 1 was created to meet the specific requests of the Port of Livorno, one of the major European hubs for […]

Net Zero Lighting Conference urges a holistic approach

Achieving net zero for lighting must encompass everything from supply-chain sustainability and logistics to customer engagement. This was one of the key messages to come from the Net Zero Lighting Conference in London. The event was organised by The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) and Recolight, the UK’s leading scheme for WEEE compliance and recycling of […]

Aztec to complete solar project for Poole Hospital

Having recently become a Centrica Business Solutions energy partner, Aztec Solar Energy has announced that it will complete its first solar PV design and installation project at Poole Hospital in Dorset. The installation is part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust’s transition to net zero. The project involves five interconnected roofs on one building and […]

Screwfix halves direct carbon emissions in net zero drive

Trade retailer, Screwfix, has announced that it has reduced its direct carbon emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 50% since 2021/22, despite growing from 790 stores to more than 900 stores. In 2021, Screwfix’s direct carbon emissions measured more than 23,000 tonnes. In 2022, this figure dropped to 18,900 tonnes, and by the end of […]

Female apprentice leads the way in renewable heating initiative

Seventeen-year old, Emily Wass, has revealed why she chose a career in renewable heating by becoming one of the UK’s first Low Carbon Heating Technician apprentices. Emily is one of ten apprentices on the inaugural course, which is being run by Vaillant and Derby College, and was motivated by her desire to ‘make a difference’ […]