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Image: 123RF The eFORT Horizon Europe-supported project was launched in September 2022 to improve European grid security at both the cyber and physical levels. The project, which is being coordinated by the Fundacion CIRCE technology and research centre, is aimed to address resilience and reliability against failures, cyberattacks and physical and other disturbances with a…
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Image: Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is working with the London-based Open Data Institute on the development of an open data strategy. The project comes following the June publication by the regulator Ofwat of a review of open data delivery by Britain’s water companies. There Ofwat indicated its intention to develop a…
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Sprint Electric has announced several key appointments as part of a major expansion programme built around the launch of the groundbreaking Generis AC regeneration drive. This new drive will be launched at SPS in Germany in November. Sprint have previously announced investment of £2m from trusts managed by the Foresight Group private equity business, and from the Midlands…
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More than a dozen high profile innovation projects have been given the green light after UK Power Networks secured funding from industry regulator, Ofgem. The latest round of Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, has seen 13 UK Power Networks’ projects given the go-ahead, with funding to the value of…
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This year’s SkillELECTRIC UK finalists have been kitted out in high-quality technical clothing and accessories, thanks to a new partnership between SkillELECTRIC and Snickers Workwear. In addition to donating work trousers, belts, kneepads, hoodies, polo shirts and gloves for the competitors, Snickers Workwear’s sister brand, Hellberg is providing safety glasses, and Solid Gear safety footwear…
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A new analysis of police force data by Direct Line business insurance has revealed that November is the peak month for tool thefts. In both 2021 and 2022, tool theft peaked in November, as darker nights drew in and the clocks changed. As the days grow shorter, tradespeople are encouraged to review their tool security, as…
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WJ Group has continued to champion the development of innovations with the launch of three unique products: Weatherline Ultra, ClickLite Solar Road Studs, and RapidGrip. Unveiled at Highways UK, following feedback from National Highways delegates at the WJ Innovation Day, the new innovative products will deliver a multitude of benefits, including helping to improve road…
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Image courtesy 123rf E.ON Sweden and software company Skyqraft have teamed up to digitise energy infrastructure inspections. Before teaming up with Skyqraft, E.ON relied on helicopter-based manual inspections, where electrical engineers conducted visual assessments of infrastructure. E.ON’s partnership with Skyqraft, which provides modern grid inspection solutions, aims to mark a significant step forward in enhancing…
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New guidance has been launched to help provide consistency and transparency on how to conduct thorough electrical safety checks on private rentals and how to report properly on any defects found. Best Practice Guide 10: Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, published by charity, Electrical Safety First, is useful for electricians, landlords, letting…
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Image courtesy 123rf The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to a $1.3 billion commitment in three transmission lines crossing six states, advancing projects aimed at adding 3.5GW of additional grid capacity throughout the United States. To ensure that transmission buildout is done in an informed manner, DOE also released the final National Transmission…
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