Fluke introduces new tools for high-voltage solar environments
Fluke has announced the introduction of the Fluke 283 FC Solar Digital Multimeter and the Fluke a283 FC True-RMS Wireless Clamp which enable solar professionals to work more confidently, without compromising safety in high voltage environments such as a testing individual panels, strings or invertors in a utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) array. The new 283 […]
SolarEdge UK launches new solar solution
SolarEdge Technologies, a provider of smart energy technology, has announced the UK launch of its high-power SolarEdge TerraMax Inverter combined with H1300 Power Optimisers. Targeting small-to-medium utility scale PV installations, the new versatile solar system is suitable for varied topologies and challenging site conditions, ideal for ground mounted sites on sloped, uneven, or irregular shaped […]
Baxi to showcase future of home heating
Sustainable heating and hot water specialist, Baxi, is inviting construction businesses and property developers from across the South of England to explore its full range of electric solutions at Everything Electric South. Organised by Fully Charged, a home energy and electric vehicle channel founded and hosted by actor and presenter, Robert Llewellyn, Everything Electric South […]
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 […]
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 […]
UK Power Networks to transform Constable Country skyline
Work has begun to transform part of Constable Country’s skyline for the benefit of thousands of people who live and enjoy walking in the outstanding landscape. UK Power Networks has launched a major scheme costing around £2 million to replace a section of overhead lines with underground cables between Stoke by Nayland and Polstead in […]
South Cambridgeshire leads the way with renewable installations
According to data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy, South Cambridgeshire has become the second local authority in England to have over one in five households with a certified renewable energy installation. This compares with an overall figure of 6.1% of households across England that have an MCS […]
UK home heating could be set for revolutionary change
Millions of UK homes could successfully switch to low carbon electrified heating whilst easing pressure on the electricity grid by using innovative heat battery technology. The landmark innovation trial ‘Neat Heat’, led by UK Power Networks in partnership with OVO and tepeo found the switch would significantly help the UK meet its net zero targets […]
EV charging costs: UK carrots and a Swedish stick
As countries aim to spread out electricity demand to limit peaks and decarbonise production, should EV drivers be threatened with a stick or rewarded with carrots? Daniel Forsberg, CTEK’s Marketing Manager EVSE explores. In the UK, there is currently a lot more carrot whilst in Sweden we are about to see a stick introduced. The […]