YLEM signs energy installation agreement with Brown-Forman
YLEM Energy, a Salford-based independent onsite power generation specialist, has agreed to install a new energy management system at a Brown-Forman bottling plant and logistics hub in Newbridge near Edinburgh. According to the companies, the project is intended to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and support wider sustainability targets at the site. YLEM Energy […]
£2.6m power boost underway in Sheerness
Distribution network operator UK Power Networks is reportedly investing more than £2.6 million to future-proof electricity supplies in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. The company is delivering an upgrade at the Sheerness Primary Substation to connect a new customer to the network, increase capacity, and upgrade the network for more than 6,100 […]
Power On completes Stansted grid connection
Utilities connections provider Power On has delivered the extra high-voltage (EHV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure for the Stansted North Site development. The 170-acre commercial scheme, located north of Stansted Airport’s runway, is being developed as a hub for sectors including e-commerce, life sciences, technology, and logistics. Power On was appointed as Principal Designer and […]
UK Power Networks upgrades Biddenden network capacity
A power upgrade in Biddenden, Kent, is reportedly improving electricity network reliability for more than 1,500 households, while supporting local businesses including Biddenden Vineyards. Distribution network operator UK Power Networks has invested £70,000 in the project, installing new overhead line equipment and replacing a transformer to increase resilience and double local capacity. Transformers reduce voltage […]
Schneider launches Boost Pro battery storage in UK
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology company, has announced the UK launch of Schneider Boost Pro, a battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for commercial and industrial buildings. The system will be presented in the UK for the first time at the Commercial Vehicle Show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 21–23 April 2026. […]
NAPIT opens redeveloped MCS Installer Scheme
Certification body and training provider NAPIT has launched the MCS Redeveloped Installer Scheme and confirmed it is now open to new applicants. The updated scheme is intended to strengthen certification standards, consumer protection, and quality across the small-scale renewables sector. It also introduces changes aimed at simplifying processes for installers while maintaining compliance requirements. The scheme […]
UK Power Networks hits flexibility milestone
Distribution network operator UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator (DSO) has delivered more than 11GWh of flexibility through its day-ahead market, marking a milestone for distribution-level services in Great Britain. The company says the total was achieved across more than 500 daily auctions since the service launched in spring 2024, establishing it as a route […]
Power On secures Hartlepool Marina utilities deal
Utilities connections provider Power On has been awarded a contract by Jomast to deliver multiple utility connections at the Hartlepool Marina development. The agreement covers electricity, water, wastewater, fibre-to-the-premises, and a ground source heat pump network for the first phase of the waterfront project. Initially focused on a heat network, the scope expanded to a […]
PepsiCo to install roof-mounted solar power system
PepsiCo UK has today announced a multi-million-pound investment in a new solar power project at its Southern Region Distribution Centre (SRDC) in Leicester. Working together with energy infrastructure specialist, Ineco Energy, the project will see solar panels installed across 30,000 square metres of roof space – equivalent to around four football pitches. Once complete, the […]
Salko UK opens recruitment drive for 120 specialists
Mechanical and electrical services provider Salko UK is inviting skilled professionals to join its growing workforce as it prepares for a busy programme of contracts supporting the delivery of power generation throughout 2026. Operating across multiple sites throughout the UK and Ireland, Salko UK will deliver a wide range of planned outages, inspections, upgrades, and […]