CTEK launches new 4-socket EV charging solution
Established in Sweden, CTEK is a leading global brand in battery and vehicle charging, supplying the UK market with a wide range of market-leading electric vehicle (EV) charging products and innovative solutions that support the transition to greener mobility. Its most recent development is a 4-socket EV charging solution that makes the swift, cost-effective installation […]
Renewable duo shortlisted for prestigious UK award
Jordan Brompton and Lee Sutton, co-founders of eco-smart technology pioneer myenergi, have been named as regional finalists in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 UK programme. For more than 20 years in the UK, the programme has been celebrating the UK’s most exciting entrepreneurs and business leaders. Recognising their ambitious journeys, disruptive thinking and […]
New e-bike charging station answers boom in UK electric bike sales
A European enclosure manufacturer has released a complete electric bicycle charging station for commercial and municipal locations. The release comes in response to the massive increase in e-bike sales. Spelsberg’s charging stations incorporate a choice of the most commonly used e-bike connector systems and four charging points, protected within an all-weather enclosure for outside or […]
myenergi charges up at the UK’s most sustainable property development
Springfield Meadows, a climate-positive, net-zero development of 25 homes in Southmoor, Oxfordshire, is set to benefit from the installation of zappi EV chargers. The units are manufactured by myenergi, designer of the world’s first renewable energy-compatible EV charging point. Interest has been fantastic and the highly sought-after development has only a couple of houses left […]
ABB strengthens commitment to reduce carbon emissions
On its way to reaching its ambitious science-based targets, the company commits to electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2030, sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and establishing energy efficiency targets, including the systematic use of energy management systems. As part of its new Sustainability Strategy and its ambition to enable a low-carbon society, ABB has […]
Report from IDTechEx reveals shift to electric vehicles to be worth £12.7 billion
IDTechEx has released a new technical market research report, “Printed and Flexible Electronics for Automotive Applications 2021-2031: Technologies and Markets”, on the current status of printed/flexible electronics in all aspects of automotive design and manufacturing, along with future opportunities created by these transitions. It is an exciting time for the automotive industry, with technological transitions […]
Healthy buildings key to sustainable developments, finds report
Amid the current UK multi-residential development boom, the majority of contractors and consultants claim sustainability will be the most important design issue over the next ten years, according to an industry report. In contrast, the survey of 520 M&E contractors and architects – 25% of whom work in the residential market – showed 44% of […]
Ansell lighting takes major step on sustainability path
Ansell Lighting is set to save the equivalent of more than five million plastic bags per year with the launch of new responsible packaging, as part of its ongoing sustainability drive. Ansell’s Green Team task force, a group of environmental champions who promote sustainability within the business, has overhauled the company’s packaging to replace single-use […]
Award-winning green and digital switchgear makes commercial debut
Schneider Electric has announced the commercial availability of its new green and digital medium voltage switchgear range at Hannover Messe 2021. SM AirSeT is a leap forward for sustainability, using pure air and vacuum interruption instead of SF6 gas, as well as allowing users to take full advantage of digital features to unlock the value of data. The new offer is an environmentally superior continuation of one of Schneider Electric’s most popular product ranges for secondary electrical distribution, SM6. Since unveiling […]
The future’s bright, the future is Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge is further demonstrating it is Committed to a Brighter Future with a move to sustainable packaging that is both 100% recyclable and made from 100% recycled materials. In the case of cardboard boxes, the company has teamed up with the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) to ensure its packaging comes from wholly recycled sources and […]