Absolar solar panels installed at Bexhill’s De La Warr Pavilion
Commercial solar company Absolar has completed the installation of 144 lightweight solar panels at the Grade I-listed De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, as part of the venue’s ‘An Icon For Everyone’ redevelopment project. Installed on the auditorium roof, the 77.7kWp system is expected to generate around 71,570kWh of electricity each year, meeting […]
Zumtobel Group earns EcoVadis Platinum rating
Zumtobel Group, an Austrian company specialising in professional indoor and outdoor lighting, has received a Platinum rating from sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis, placing the company amongst the top 1% of organisations evaluated worldwide. The lighting manufacturer has been assessed by EcoVadis since 2016 and has progressed from Silver to Gold before achieving Platinum status for […]
Ariston donates heat pump to university for research
Heating systems manufacturer Ariston has donated an air source heat pump (ASHP) to Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to support engineering education and research into low-carbon heating technologies. The Nimbus Pocket 50 air source heat pump has been installed at the University’s Chelmsford campus and will be used by students across a range of engineering courses, […]
ECA hosts special event to mark 125th anniversary
Senior industry figures gathered at London’s Science Museum for ECA’s National Business Day to explore AI, electrification, clean energy, and business growth as ECA marked its 125th anniversary. The Electrical Contractors’ Association brought together Members from across the electrotechnical and engineering services industry for its National Business Day, showcasing the ideas, technologies and strategies that will […]
SolarEdge to showcase energy management portfolio
SolarEdge Technologies, a smart energy technology company, will showcase a range of new residential and commercial energy technologies at Intersolar Europe 2026, highlighting its focus on integrated solar, battery storage, EV charging, and energy management platforms. The company says the latest developments are designed to simplify system design, installation, and commissioning for installers and engineering, […]
Industry bodies urge caution on plug-in solar panels
Leading electrical industry bodies, including the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), are warning that plug-in solar PV units should not be widely introduced until robust safety, regulatory, and technical frameworks are established to protect consumers and the electricity network. The ECA, Electrical Safety First (ESF), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), NICEIC, and SELECT have issued […]
Allume launches SolShare 2 for shared solar installations
Cleantech company Allume Energy has launched SolShare 2, the latest version of its shared solar technology designed to connect a single rooftop solar PV system directly to multiple flats. Available to UK installers from August 2026, the updated device introduces increased capacity, expanded battery integration capabilities, and installation improvements aimed at apartment blocks and multi-occupancy residential […]
KNIPEX launches PreciForce SAC PV tool
Hand tools manufacturer KNIPEX has introduced the PreciForce SAC, a hand tool designed to combine cutting, stripping, and crimping functions for photovoltaic (PV) installations. Developed for use with MC4 and MC4 Evo 2 connectors, the tool is intended for installers carrying out solar installation, maintenance, and repair work. By integrating multiple functions into a single […]
Liberty Wines cuts energy costs with solar installation
Liberty Wines says it has reduced its electricity costs by £86,480 in 10 months following the installation of a rooftop solar system at its warehouse in Basingstoke. The 521kWp installation was designed and installed by Insight Energy using SolarEdge technology and supplies power to both the warehouse and the company’s electric vehicle fleet. According to […]
Passiv expands smart thermostat heat pump compatibility
Passiv UK, a developer of smart thermostats and energy management systems, has expanded compatibility of its Passiv Smart Thermostat to 17 heat pump manufacturers as demand grows for intelligent heating controls in UK homes. The company says the expansion is intended to support wider adoption of smart heat pump controls as installers and manufacturers place […]