Electrical

Vanarama has conducted a new study analysing the cost of insurance for diesel and electric vans across 40 of the most popular tradespeople job titles. Plumbers emerged with the most affordable insurance quotes for both types of vans. Electricians pay £722.77 for insurance on a diesel van, which is £114.51 cheaper than mechanics, who received the…

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is expanding its fire safety offering on Building X, a digital building platform supporting customers by digitalising, managing, and optimising their building operations, by introducing new applications and an application programming interface (API). The expansion aims to increase transparency, decrease response time in case of incidents, and enhance maintenance processes for service…

The latest research on the requirements of the solar PV workforce concludes that to fulfil the government’s plans for 70GW of solar capacity by 2035, there may be a need for up to 500 newly qualified electricians annually. With the UK standing at a current solar capacity of around 15GW, the research was commissioned by The Electrotechnical…

Makita has announced the launch of its new BAC01 36V Power Converter, a solution for converting DC power into AC power suitable for battery charging or using corded tools in outdoor job sites where an AC outlet is unavailable. The new product specifically converts power from Makita’s 36V battery packs to AC power for various…

Manrose, a UK-based ventilation manufacturer, in collaboration with Surrey Choices, has welcomed a young fan-enthusiast, Gabriel Hogan, to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. In response to a social media request from Surrey Choices, an organisation helping people with disabilities and support needs to access work-based alternative education programs, Manrose extended an invitation for Gabriel to spend a day with…

THORNeco’s popular high bay Boris has been upgraded. Boris, an ideal solution for high ceilings and open areas, now boasts improved efficiency up to 162lm/w. It features a high output and low glare at <25 UGR, striking the right balance of power and comfort.    Boris serves as an alternative to conventional lighting, offering energy…

The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) has unveiled a new charter to recharge electrical skills at a reception in the House of Commons. The charter, supported by ECA Member businesses, parliamentarians and other stakeholders, aims to secure the growth of the skilled electrical workforce, which is significant in reaching the UK’s net zero goals. Electrification, ranging from heat…

According to MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), Scotland has surpassed 200,000 small-scale renewable technology installations since records began in 2008.   This indicates that 200,000 homeowners and business proprietors have invested in low carbon energy and heating solutions, encompassing solar PV and heating technologies. Recent installation statistics reveal that over 35,000 of these installations are heat pumps.   …

One of Britain’s busiest motorway service stations has upgraded its electric vehicle charging station, backed by a £3.8 million green recovery investment from UK Power Networks. The regional electricity network operator has delivered new electricity infrastructure to power 12 new IONITY ultra-rapid charge points between J9 and J10 of the M25 at Extra Motorway Service…

Marshall-Tufflex has expanded its range of underfloor to desk solutions with the launch of the modern and versatile Icon Desktop Module, ideal for small offices, home offices and educational facilities. The new Icon Desktop Module, available in black and white, contains two individually switched UK power sockets and integral USB A and USB C charging…