Acrospire unveils solar-powered LED lighting system
British exterior lighting manufacturer, Acrospire, has announced the launch of the MSL-50, a modular solar-powered LED lighting system engineered to meet the lighting needs of off-grid sheltered and covered areas, such as canopies and shelters. The MSL-50 debuted at the Highways Electrical Association’s (HEA) Annual Conference on 14 November 2024, presenting an energy-efficient and highly […]
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 […]
NVC Lighting provides energy savings for Bradford school
Bradford Grammar School (BGS), an independent grammar school, has partnered with NVC Lighting, a supplier of commercial LED lighting solutions, to transform its estate and achieve savings of over £65,000 annually on energy costs. The school has been working closely with NVC Lighting on a major lighting upgrade, replacing its outdated and inefficient fluorescent and […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Schneider Electric launches new smart grid solutions
Schneider Electric, an expert in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will announce its latest innovations at Enlit Europe 2024, a sustainable energy conference and exhibition taking place in Milan, Italy from 22-24 October. Against a backdrop of increasing pressure on the energy sector, Schneider Electric is delivering end-to-end smart solutions across the […]
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 […]