South East sees 42% increase in EV charge points
The number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points added to the network in London, the East and South East, has increased by nearly 2,700 in the past 12 months, UK Power Networks has revealed today. The new findings have been released in the run-up to National Drive Electric Week (September 25-October 23) when many people […]
£2.2 million power upgrade to bring Silvertown Tunnel to life
Investment is underway on a £2.2 million cable diversion project that will help bring about the new Silvertown Tunnel in East London. UK Power Networks has been liaising with local stakeholders and is now working to dig and install new cable routes and joint bays that will ensure a new crossing between East and South-East […]
CityFibre gets to work on the digital foundations of Norwich with investment
Work to bring full fibre connectivity within reach of almost every home and business in Norwich started this month as CityFibre broke ground on a new infrastructure roll out that will futureproof the city’s digital needs for generations to come. Construction of the £50m Norwich-wide full fibre network started in the Catton Grove area and is […]
Balfour Beatty builds world’s first T-pylon
Balfour Beatty has announced that it has successfully built the world’s inaugural T-pylon on behalf of National Grid, representing the first new electricity pylon design in Great Britain for almost 100 years. The T-pylon is the first of 116 to be erected along the 57-kilometer route in Somerset, South West England. The first 48 T-pylons […]
Ansell Lighting invests in Ireland
Ansell Lighting continues to expand its team with the appointment of Mark Rogers as National Sales Manager for Ireland, responsible for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Mark joins Ansell with more than 20 years’ experience in the Electrical Industry, starting his career with two independent wholesalers and gaining further experience with YESSS […]
REE automotive awarded £12.5 million funding from the UK Government
REE Automotive has announced that its REEcorner technology was awarded £12.5 million GBP funding from the UK government as part of a £41.2 million GBP investment, coordinated through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). The investment is in line with the UK government’s ambition to accelerate the shift to zero-emission vehicles and de-carbonize the UK’s transport […]
£7.3 million power upgrade underway in Guildford
Investment is underway on a £7.3 million project to upgrade power supplies for thousands of residents in Guildford. UK Power Networks is future-proofing a local electricity substation that helps deliver safe and reliable electricity supplies to nearly 19,000 homes and businesses across the Surrey town. At an existing substation in the town centre specialist electrical […]
£91 million funding for low carbon auto tech, including car batteries
Electric car batteries with range similar to internal combustion engines and which can charge in as little as 12 minutes are among projects awarded over £91 million of government and industry funding to develop the latest green automotive technology. Four projects have been awarded funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre Collaborative Research and Development competition, […]
CityFibre begins work on next stage of a full fibre rollout in Glasgow
Plans to future-proof the digital infrastructure of Glasgow has moved a step closer as CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has started work to connect homes and businesses in the north west of the city to its full fibre network. Construction has now started in the Netherton area and is being delivered by […]
Aurelius Investment Group completes agreement to buy SSE Contracting
Aurelius has completed the purchase from SSE plc of its Contracting business. Aurelius has a track record of investing in public and private companies to enhance their growth potential. SSE’s sale of its Contracting business to Aurelius was first announced on April 1st and is part of SSE’s strategy to focus on its core networks […]