Electrical
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Segen expands its Irish operations with a new Dublin warehouse. Segen has launched an 808-pallet facility in Dublin, enhancing local stockholding and technical support. Orders before 1pm can be delivered the same day, with next-day delivery covering 90% of the Republic.
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Energy costs and carbon pressures are driving manufacturers toward solar. A new guide from Geo Green Power outlines how solar PV can help UK manufacturers cut operational costs, reduce emissions, and build greater resilience across the country’s most energy-intensive industrial sector.
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Industrial sites are facing unseen electrical risks across operations worldwide. Schneider Electric’s latest Industry Insight Report finds that outdated equipment, poor maintenance, and missing compliance checks are quietly undermining resilience and safety.
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Medium-voltage switchgear is undergoing a major transformation. Once viewed as static mechanical assets, switchgear is now being reshaped by automation demands and tightening sustainability regulation. ABB’s recent survey highlights a market under pressure: decision-makers want digitalization and SF6-free technologies, yet adoption lags behind regulatory momentum.
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The US Department of Energy has cancelled $7.6 billion in project funding. The move affects more than 300 awards and has triggered criticism.
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Two UK energy storage projects gain Ofgem support pathway. Each 3.2GWh plant is designed to deliver long-duration renewable storage capacity.
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Stuart Thompson of ABB Electrification Service warns against replacement culture. Intelligent asset optimisation is proving far more effective than wholesale replacement — cutting emissions by half, slashing maintenance costs, and extending asset lifespans by decades.
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ABB expands its SynRM IE5 motor line, adding smaller frames. The extended range spans 0.75 kW to 450 kW and delivers magnet- and rare earth-free Ultra-Premium efficiency in pumps, fans, and compressors. Energy losses can be cut by 40% compared with IE3 motors.
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Nine in ten critical infrastructure organisations suffered OT breaches. The study of 262 global OT security leaders reveals persistent gaps in monitoring and detection, with experts warning current measures are insufficient.
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US electricity demand will hit unprecedented levels in 2025 and 2026, driven by data centres, electrification, and industrial build-out, according to the EIA.
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