Solivus delivers solar installation at Farnborough Airport
Solivus, a provider of lightweight solar installations for commercial applications, has designed and delivered a £2m solar installation to Farnborough Airport, taking it one step closer to its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030. In its ongoing efforts to be a sustainability showcase for other airports around the world, Farnborough Airport has a […]
Five firms enter solar market following training programme
A new training programme has led to five new solar installers entering the green technologies supply chain, to help deliver Greater Manchester’s transition to net zero. The initiative, developed by Green Economy and MCS – in partnership with the Installation Assurance Authority, Trafford and Stockport College Group, Solar Energy UK, Waxman Energy, Atlantic Renewables, Etoto […]
CEOs adjusting net zero timescales, report finds
New research has revealed that CEOs across key European countries are shifting timescales and investment around net zero goals as companies continue to grapple with balancing profitability and sustainability in a volatile energy market. The survey of 400 CEOs in charge of companies with turnover above €200m from across the UK, Germany, France and Italy […]
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 […]