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Introducing the upgrade to THORNeco’s Julie – a popular IP65 LED luminaire. It is designed specifically for those in need of a reliable, easy-to-install, robust solution. Julie is ideal for indoor applications such as multi-storey car parks, workshops, underpasses, and storage facilities. With a Click-Fit clipless diffuser, it has increased durability and an easy installation, simplifying retrofit…
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The frozen food industry has generated a record-breaking year in 2023 with exceptional performance amid rising costs and inflation throughout the entire supply chain. According to new Kantar data from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), the frozen food industry has experienced growth in both value and volume, with a year-on-year increase in value of +15.6%…
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Krispy Kreme is here to celebrate Veganuary with its brand-new limited edition vegan doughnut Cookie Indulgence range. Available until 28th of January, and registered by the Vegan Society, Krispy Kreme is presenting the ideal treat to kick off Veganuary, whether doughnut fans are trying out a plant-based diet for the first time or always choose…
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Stellantis has led the development of the world’s first virtual cockpit platform as part of its Stellantis Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW). This platform significantly accelerates the delivery of infotainment technology to customers, achieving a speed 100 times faster than previous processes. Utilising the QNX Hypervisor in the Cloud from BlackBerry, now available for early access…
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Image courtesy Business Wire Spearmint Energy announced completion and start of commercial operation for Revolution, the Company’s 150 MW/300 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in West Texas. Spearmint broke ground on Revolution in partnership with Mortenson, a developer and engineering services provider. The project reached mechanical completion following the delivery and installation of…
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Image: Severn Trent Water company Severn Trent is creating a smart water hub as it expands its smart metering rollout in and around the city of Birmingham. The rollout is planned to deliver a total of 250,000 smart water meters across Birmingham, Leicestershire and parts of Shropshire before March 2025. With these, starting in Birmingham…
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Image: Samsung Home appliances constitute the lowest layer of flexibility in the energy system but arguably they also are one of the most important layers. Connected home appliances are proliferating as interests in smart homes grow with consumers becoming more energy conscious and manufacturers bringing ever more advanced models and control systems to the market.…
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Image: Scottish Power Energy regulator Ofgem has re-authorised installation of prepayment meters on an involuntary basis by three suppliers, subject to certain conditions. The three suppliers are EDF, Octopus Energy and Scottish Power, which have been authorised as meeting the conditions and further must follow a comprehensive set of new rules. A moratorium on the…
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As the new year unfolds, the spotlight turns to the next generation of budding electricians with the upcoming regional heats of SPARKS Learner of the Year 2024 starting next week. Throughout January and February, SPARKS will be travelling to six regions across the UK in search of the best upcoming talent within our industry. At each venue,…
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Chris Claydon, Chief Executive at JTL, an apprenticeship provider in England and Wales, offers his insights on the Government’s latest report about apprenticeships and traineeships. The Government’s report, published on 30 November, covers the period of August 2022 to July 2023 and details promising figures for the industry, including 7,428 starts in electrical apprenticeships and 2,240…
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