£18 million power upgrade benefits 30,000 residents
More than 30,000 people in Hackney and North London will benefit from upgraded energy supplies following the completion of an electricity project from distribution network operator UK Power Networks. The project, which began in July 2017, required the installation of 22km of cable and ducting across four new circuits, with the final circuit being energised […]
Solar safety upgrade completed at York Minster
York Minster, the world-famous Gothic cathedral at the heart of York, has reduced energy costs and emissions following the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic system designed to prioritise both efficiency and fire safety at the historic site. Since commissioning, the 184-panel installation has generated more than 42,000 kWh of electricity in six months. At […]
Tridonic provides lighting upgrade for healthcare auditorium
Tridonic UK, a supplier of lighting technology, has supported an upgrade of the main teaching auditorium at the North London Healthcare Project, replacing fluorescent and halogen fittings with an LED system designed to improve energy efficiency and provide more flexible lighting control. Working with Light Projects Evolve and contractor EPS Site Solutions, Tridonic supplied LED […]
Ariston brings thermal comfort to barn conversion
Ariston, a manufacturer of heating, cooling, and hot water systems, through its partner, BoilerTech, has installed a new Ariston NIMBUS Pocket 150 air source heat pump (ASHP) at a five-bedroom barn conversion property located in Newquay, Cornwall. Installing the system The installation process involved a complete rehaul of the old ASHP, including a rewiring of […]
TRILUX launches new OLISQ luminaire
Hailing a new era for walls and ceilings, TRILUX has unveiled the latest addition to its energy efficient lighting portfolio – the OLISQ luminaire. In light of the ongoing energy crisis, there is an urgent need to reduce energy costs, decrease carbon footprints, and search for future-proof solutions. There has never been a better time […]
Tilbury boosted by power project completion
UK Power Networks has completed a £4 million power project in Tilbury in order to meet future demand in a growing part of Essex. Around 28,000 local homes, communities and businesses across this part of the county will benefit from the electricity network upgrade. UK Power Networks has installed two modern transformers to ensure reliable […]
Transport for London banks on Ellis Patents
Transport for London (TfL) has installed Ellis Patents’ innovative Pegasus cable hangers in its £500 million Bank Station capacity upgrade project. Specified through ETS Cable Components, the hangers were chosen because their modular design meant they could be manufactured to the project’s very specific requirements. Noman Shabir, Ellis Patents’ National Sales Manager, says: “TfL wanted […]
Power upgrade for Wylfa nuclear plant shutdown
UK Power Networks Services has been commissioned to install a state-of-the-art electrical distribution system at the Wylfa nuclear site in Anglesey, North Wales, to enable the continued decommissioning works of the former power station. The infrastructure specialists have been awarded the 16-month project by Magnox, a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Magnox is […]
Digital communications upgrade supports a reliable, flexible power network
UK Power Networks has upgraded digital communications across 16,000 electricity substations to enhance network visibility and reliability, while preparing for a future with more smart connections and flexibility services. Engineers have rolled out new 4G mobile network routers which enable remote communications and control of electricity substations across the South East and East of England […]
Aico launches new and improved HomeLINK App for residents
Seeking to empower residents to create safer and healthier homes, Aico has launched the third iteration of the HomeLINK app for residents. The app provides an innovative solution to some of the housing sector’s biggest challenges, such as damp and mould and poor indoor air quality, allowing residents to take the first steps in improving […]
