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Countries, companies and industries are all trying to reduce their emissions and transition finance can play a role in mobilising the capital that projects need to support these ambitions. Currently, finance is being channelled to green assets and activities such as renewable power projects, but this alone is not going to deliver all the changes …
Access rates in SSA have seen little improvement, with half of the region’s population in need of an electricity connection as of 2024. Read More at ESI Africa
Which?’s Sustainability Tracker report for 2025 has revealed that households are increasingly open to getting a heat pump, but adoption has only reached around three per cent as homeowners struggle to make the switch. In the coming weeks the government is expected to launch its Warm Homes Plan, setting out their strategy to encourage more …
As temperatures drop and households across the UK hit the thermostat, Ideal Heating is putting its support behind installers on the front line of heating season. From Monday 20 October – widely recognised as Boiler Switch On Day – Ideal is giving away free pairs of Axinite work boots to installers visiting selected merchants and …
The Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) is delighted to be returning to the West Midlands on the evening of Thursday 20th November for the staging of its 8th Annual Awards Ceremony. This year’s suite of eight categories has again produced some truly exceptional entries from right across the electro-mechanical arena. As with previous …
Pharos Architectural Controls is delighted to announce that it will once again be exhibiting at LiGHT Expo, where the team will be showcasing the latest developments in lighting control solutions and meeting customers on stand 43. Taking place at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London, from 19th–20th November 2025, LiGHT Expo is the UK’s only …
The second annual EIUG Conference is co-located with the C&I Energy+Storage Summit in Johannesburg from 4-5 November. Read More at ESI Africa
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is proud to announce the launch of a series of new training courses for 2025, including Sexual Harassment Training, Baby Loss Awareness Training, Managing Workplace Stress, Menopause Awareness Training, Addiction Training, and Suicide First Aid. These courses have been developed in response to emerging trends identified through the cases we …
One of the most pressing challenges facing Africa is how to design tariffs that are financially sustainable, socially fair and technically adaptable Read More at ESI Africa
AGES will take place 24 to 27 February 2026 at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town Read More at ESI Africa
Two-thirds of Senior UK charge point operator (CPO) decision-makers lack trust in their current hardware mix, shows new research published by EV charging platform Monta. Monta’s independent research, ‘The pain points and growth opportunities impacting UK Charge Point Operators in 2025’, surveyed over 200 senior UK CPO decision-makers also reveals that almost half (45%) of …
Last month Screwfix LIVE welcomed over 30,000 visitors to Farnborough’s Exhibition and Conference Centre for a record-breaking weekend. Firmly established as a must-attend event for trade professionals and serious DIYers, Screwfix LIVE 2025 delivered its biggest showcase in 12 years – breaking the venues’ indoor attendance record, outside of Farnborough International Airshow. The event kicked …
Power On has been awarded the full multi-utilities connections contract for an exciting new riverside development by Taylor Wimpey. The contract includes the district heating and hot water system and associated energy centre for 530 high-rise apartments and 1,500sqm of commercial space in Poplar, next to the River Lea. The Rivermark development began construction early …
Claire Sheridan wins ‘Motivational Manager of the Year’ at UK Power Networks’ annual awards ceremony Dedicated Dublin graduate Claire Sheridan has bagged a top prize for managing electrical engineering projects across the city of London. Outstanding employees were celebrated at UK Power Networks’ annual Living Our Values 2025 Awards, held at The Guildhall in London.The …
Benjamin Moore recently released its 2026 Color of the Year, Silhouette AF-655. The charcoal color with espresso undertones is described as mimicking tailored suiting. The company also revealed its 2026 Color Trends Palette, featuring muted neutral shades Raindance, First Crush, Swiss Coffee, Batik, Narragansett Green, Southwest Pottery and Sherwood Tan, complementing the grounding Silhouette shade. …
Smart refers to the ability to send and collect large amounts of data to and from the meter Read More at ESI Africa
While South Africa won’t be getting rid of its coal power generation capacity at a quick pace, the inevitability of green resources overtaking brownfields is spelt out in the soon-to-be gazetted Integrated Resource Plan – IRP2025. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, 19 October, South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, …
Analysts note that execution of nuclear power depends heavily on financing, procurement transparency, and policy consistency. Read More at ESI Africa
Balendran highlighted the #NewGreenEskom campaign as a prime example of digital activism in South Africa Read More at ESI Africa
Table of Contents Toggle Developed With Agents in Mind The Agent Sign Up Portal A Hub for Trade Collaboration Aligning With Trade Trends in Conservation Travel About Martin Meyer Safaris Images Video Links Greater Kruger, South Africa, October 2025, Martin Meyer Safaris has introduced the Voyager Conservation Safari, a new mid-tier, set-departure product designed specifically …
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Time and again, Americans prioritize spending on loved ones for holidays despite economic uncertainty,” says NRF vice president of …
The smart metering infrastructure of the future will require remote online communication Read More at ESI Africa
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 17th October 2025 Ever walked 11 miles? How about while wearing a kilt? The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is excited to announce that the Kiltwalk is back for 2026 – and this time, it’s taking place in Edinburgh on 13 September! Lace up …
Unlocking Africa’s EV potential request a mindshift – from thinking nationally to considering regional need. Read More at ESI Africa