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Fastned, the nature-inspired EV charging network powered by 100% green energy, has officially opened its first Liverpool hub with ultra-rapid EV charging. The site will become Fastned’s 40th UK hub, offering a convenient, easily accessible location with eight ultra-rapid charging bays alongside Fastned’s distinctive yellow wings. The chargers can deliver up to 400 kW, potentially adding as much …
Hong Kong’s Eastern Harbour Crossing, a vital road-rail link beneath Victoria Harbour, has recently upgraded its high mast lighting system. CU Phosco’s local agent LTB Lighting Tech Ltd [LTB] partnered with Kum Shing (K.F.) Construction Co. Ltd. [Kum Shing] to replace ageing infrastructure with state-of-the-art In-Tension Raise and Lower High Mast Systems, ensuring long-term reliability …
Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools and building supplies, has partnered with eLocker to install 17 collection lockers outside its Toolstation GO store in Battersea, offering customers a faster, more convenient way to shop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Once the order is made at any time during business …
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has launched the Easy UPS 3S Pro, a new 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed to provide simplified, reliable, and cost-effective power protection for businesses operating critical infrastructure and applications. The Easy UPS 3S Pro is now available across all IEC markets worldwide, including Europe and Middle East …
A new online tool is helping schools, hospitals and community organisations uncover solar projects that stack up, identify viable opportunities for network connections and find the funding to make them happen. Designed to take the guesswork out of solar planning, UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operators’ ‘Opportunity Finder’ tool provides simple, practical insights including estimated …
By William Heinzelmann, Product Director at Passiv UK William Heinzelmann, Product Director at Passiv UK One uncomfortable conclusion is becoming hard to ignore in the heat pump sector: heat pumps are often costing more than they need to, for both installers and homeowners. The Government is pushing hard to accelerate heat pump adoption, targeting more …
Local groups and organisations across the UK are being invited to apply for a share of £1 million to help protect people from electrical dangers in the home. Applications open on Monday 17 August for consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First’s annual Electrical Safety Fund, which is now in its fifth year. The Fund provides …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 17th August 2026 Adam Ward , Phil Stanley and Paul Rose At the beginning of July, Colchester Institute officially launched its updated Multifuel Oil Training Facility where Grant UK have supplied HVO compatible Vortex oil boilers for the provision of OFTEC training and …
By Graeme Hamilton, Managing Director – Energy, OCS The UK’s relationship with cooling is changing. For decades, heating has rightly dominated conversations around energy management and building performance. Cooling, meanwhile, has often been viewed as a seasonal requirement rather than a year-round strategic priority. But with temperatures rising and the increasing frequency of heatwaves, that …
Leaders from across the electric vehicle and charging industries have responded to the publication of the Government’s consultation on the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The consultation follows weeks of speculation about potential reform of the mandate, including changes to the 2030 battery electric vehicle (BEV) target and extended allowances for plug-in hybrids. The Society …
With A Level results announced this morning and a record number of students securing places on engineering and technology courses, Dan Hutchinson, Vice President of HR, UK & Ireland at Schneider Electric, shares his thoughts on the many routes into industry available to young people today: “A Level results day is a significant milestone for young people …
High wages and lack of employer funding are the biggest obstacles to Scotland’s electrical businesses recruiting apprentices, a new survey by the country’s construction largest trade association has revealed. Some 52% of respondents to the poll by SELECT said that the financial double-whammy was the main reason for them not taking on an apprentice or adult trainee. A massive 87% claimed that …
Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has welcomed the approval of a new datacentre in west London, but warned that rapid expansion must be matched by sufficient grid capacity and a skilled electrical workforce. ECA said datacentres can bring major economic opportunities for UK engineering services businesses, from construction and installation to long-term maintenance and specialist technical work. …
Nammos London, the latest destination from the internationally renowned hospitality brand, has opened its doors in the heart of Mayfair, bringing the energy and sophistication of its Mykonos roots to the capital. Across its two-storey space, Mediterranean influences meet contemporary London design, with lighting playing a key role in shaping the atmosphere and enhancing the …
VCHRGD has appointed James Read as its new Chief AI Officer, strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting its customers and people with the software development and artificial intelligence that will enable its continued growth. The appointment is the latest step in VCHRGD’s evolution from a successful EV charger manufacturer into an integrated charging technology business. …
A masterclass in engineering saw a new high-voltage cable route installed underneath the rail and tram network, as part of a power upgrade in South London. The £7 million cable replacement project from Sydenham Park to Churchfields installed nine kilometres of brand new 33,000-volt cables underground to upgrade critical electricity infrastructure in the area and …
CU Phosco has welcomed Adam Tiffin to its growing engineering team as Junior Structural Design Engineer, further strengthening the company’s structural design capability. Adam joined the business on 6 July and reports to Matthew Marques, Technical Director. In his new role, he will support the design and development of structural solutions for CU Phosco’s expanding …
P.Louise City at Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo is far from a traditional retail space. Designed as an immersive beauty destination, the experience blends retail, education and entertainment into one bold, theatrical environment where every detail has been carefully considered. With its unapologetically vibrant identity, P.Louise City brings the brand’s signature creativity and energy into a physical …
UK manufacturers could unlock a clean energy dividend worth more than £2 billion by 2035 by switching away from gas and scaling up proven energy technologies, according to independent economic modelling published today by E.ON. The analysis is part of E.ON’s ReIndustrial Revolution report exploring how smarter energy choices help business turn energy from a …
Equipment hire specialist Redmyle has made a significant investment in Cat® XQP20, XQP60 and XQP115 EU Stage V generator sets from Finning UK & Ireland, expanding its temporary power rental fleet through a new supply and support agreement. Established in 2005, Redmyle supplies temporary power, pumping and climate-control equipment nationwide from distribution centres in Glasgow, …
Marshall-Tufflex has expanded its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme with the launch of a new GRP Cable Management Systems seminar, providing consultants, specifiers and electrical professionals with practical guidance on selecting and specifying cable management solutions for demanding environments. Accredited by The CPD Certification Service, the one-hour seminar is delivered in person by a member …
Industry leaders across the electric vehicle sector have responded to reports in The Times that the government is preparing to launch a consultation this week on relaxing its zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, including a “significant section” on plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). The current mandate requires 33% of new cars sold this year to be …
Following the government’s announcement that schools in England will offer greater access to technical and vocational subjects from age 14, NICEIC CEO Clair Mowbray commented: “We welcome this announcement as a positive step forward and an important recognition of the vital role that skilled trades will play in the UK’s future. “It is particularly encouraging to hear the Prime Minister specifically reference …
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) welcomes the Government’s announcement that businesses bidding for public contracts will be judged more strongly on their commitment to creating high-quality jobs, tackling local skills shortages, and supporting young people into apprenticeships and work placements. Yesterday’s announcement confirms that, for central government contracts worth £5 million or more, the weighting for …