Electrical
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Great British Energy launches £1bn programme for UK clean energy. A £300m fund will address supply chain issues in offshore wind and electricity networks, while the initiative aims to enhance domestic manufacturing and skilled employment through public and private investment.
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Dalkia completes £3.1 million decarbonisation of Arup’s London HQ. The project shifts core services from gas to electric heat pumps while maintaining full occupancy, reducing annual carbon emissions by approximately 250 tonnes and contributing to Arup’s net zero goals.
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Gridserve begins deploying ABB’s 400kW chargers across its network. The new chargers, installed at Centaurus Park in Bristol, aim to address reliability, simplicity, and operational efficiency in public EV charging, enhancing the Gridserve Electric Highway’s performance and user experience.
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WireMasters expands fibre-management distribution for defence networks. The new agreement authorises WireMasters to distribute Clearfield’s fibre-management systems globally, enhancing their interconnect offerings with scalable, high-density communication systems for defence markets. This partnership facilitates faster procurement and supports projects requiring swift delivery and complete product traceability.
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New grid connection strategy prioritises projects to boost clean energy. The National Energy System Operator has announced a new approach to prioritising energy projects for grid connection, aiming to unlock £40 billion in clean investment annually and support the Government’s 2030 Clean Power goal.
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Co-op enhances store lighting with Zumtobel and Thorn partnership. The programme has upgraded lighting in approximately 400 Co-op locations across the UK, including England, Scotland, and the Highlands and Islands. Further expansions will include funeral care centres, enhancing consistency and efficiency across the Co-op estate.
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HIKMICRO has launched a high-performance thermal inspection camera. The SP100H brings higher pixel density, finer thermal sensitivity, and faster workflows to electrical maintenance teams seeking earlier fault detection and safer inspection practices across substations, transmission assets, and generation sites.
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Schneider Electric partners with NHS to enhance patient care. The collaboration aims to integrate advanced energy-efficient technologies at the National Rehabilitation Centre. This initiative marks a significant step towards achieving the NHS’s net-zero goals, promising improved patient autonomy and reduced operational costs.
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National Grid DSO releases comprehensive network data to aid connections. The dataset includes detailed information for 2,541 substations and 6,471 branches, providing over 150 million data points to help assess new local energy projects more effectively.
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HIKMICRO’s new thermal camera meets electrical power industry needs. The SP100H offers 865,000-pixel resolution, enhancing fault detection in utilities and power plants. Integrated software ensures efficient data processing, facilitating compliance and inspections. This innovation promises significant cost savings and improved safety.
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