
Image courtesy Wärtsilä The last two weeks have been fruitful for the UK’s battery energy storage (BESS) sector, with contracts and agreements announced by the likes of Balance Power, Wärtsilä, RES and Eku Energy across a range of projects. The announcements include: Balance Power’s planning approval for a 49.5MW project in Radwell Bury, Hertfordshire. Wärtsilä’s…

Converter station valve hall. Image courtesy National Grid. National Grid Electricity Transmission and SSEN Transmission have named Hitachi Energy as the preferred bidder to deliver HVDC converter stations for the Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and West Norfolk, England. EGL3 – the biggest project in National Grid Electricity Transmission and SSEN…

Ulma Packaging UK returns to the PPMA Total Show 2025, taking place from 23-25 September at Birmingham’s NEC, where the company will showcase its latest automated packaging solutions designed to increase production efficiency, reduce labour requirements and deliver consistent, high-quality results. At the centre of their 14x5m stand (Stand D50), there will be a fully…

The Dalmore has unveiled The Portfolio Series 2025, the second release of The Portfolio Series, an annual three-part collection of Highland Single Malt Scotch whiskies finessed in hand-selected Bordeaux casks from some of the region’s most revered Châteaux vineyards. The Portfolio Series is a limited-edition collection of red wine cask finished whiskies expertly curated by…

Image: Schneider Electric E.ON has signed a long-term agreement with Schneider Electric to accelerate the deployment of SF6-free MV switchgear across its network. The agreement, which builds on over 20 years of collaboration, is aimed to ensure E.ON’s early access to SF6-free technology and compliance with the EU’s F-gas regulation that becomes effective from 1…

UK-based labelling and sleeving specialist Sovereign Labelling Machines (Sovereign) has extended its sales and support network with the appointment of John Walsh to its growing team. John started his career in labelling and coding in 1999. Over the previous 25 years, he has worked in a variety of roles for various respected names in the…

Cliff Electronics, a UK-based leader in connectors, audio components, and test accessories, has strengthened its global distribution network through a strategic partnership with DigiKey, a leading global distributor headquartered in the USA. This collaboration opens new doors for Cliff in the North American market while providing DigiKey customers with immediate access to high-quality, UK-manufactured components…

PXI/PXIe simulation module offers a unique combination of high voltage capability, channel flexibility & broad resistance range Pickering Interfaces, the leading supplier of modular signal switching and simulation solutions for use in electronic test and verification, has announced a new family of high voltage programmable resistor modules in a compact single-slot PXI and PXIe form…

Advantech, a leading provider of ruggedized computing solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the ROCK-301, a fanless embedded computer tailored for mission-critical applications. Designed to meet the stringent requirements of industries such as outdoor operations, in-vehicle systems, defense, and heavy industry applications, the ROCK-301 is the ideal solution for harsh environments that demand…

New research reveals how common respiratory viruses can flip dormant breast cancer cells back into growth mode, uncovering an immune-driven pathway that heightens relapse risk and pointing to new prevention strategies. Study: Respiratory viral infections awaken metastatic breast cancer cells in lungs. Image Credit: crystal light / Shutterstock In a recent study published in Nature, an international…