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Serving as a combat engineer in the U.S. Marines from 2002 to 2007, Heath Warren loved being able to fix things and solve problems, skills he transferred to the independent home improvement channel. Currently, Warren is the maintenance technician for Carthage Hardware in Carthage, Missouri, where he uses his love for repair to serve the …
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group, has expanded its robust cable accessories range with launch of the Q-Nect IP68 Inline Connector – a durable, high-performance solution designed to deliver secure, long-lasting electrical connections in even the harshest conditions. Offering reliable protection against water, dust, and environmental ingress, the Q-Nect IP68 Inline Connector is perfect for …
Solar PV site is strategically located in a semi-desert location with strong solar radiation and limited biodiversity Read More at ESI Africa
Ideal Heating has confirmed its continued support for Andy’s Man Club (AMC), strengthening a partnership that puts men’s mental health front and centre – and uses Ideal’s reach in the trade to signpost men towards support. With more than 87,000 installers across the UK and a big presence in a male-dominated industry, Ideal Heating is …
Inceptor Milli Adjustable is a compact yet powerful addition to Ovia’s growing Milli family of fire-rated domestic downlights. Designed with the same innovation, fire-rated safety and ease of installation as the standard Milli, the new adjustable version offers a seamless 360° rotation and 20° tilt capability to deliver total directional lighting control. Complementing the Inceptor …
RD Group and HWB360 share global expertise on indoor air quality at UN General Assembly events in New York. Swansea-based Raven Delta (RD) Group and its subsidiary Health and Wellbeing 360 (HWB360) have represented Wales and the UK on the world stage, showcasing Welsh-led innovation in healthy building standards at events linked to the United Nations General …
Solar generation in the first half of 2025 surged 31% when compared to the first half of 2024 Read More at ESI Africa
As global demand for critical minerals increases, so will their ability to support economic growth among African resource holders Read More at ESI Africa
Political commitment from African nations and international partners is essential to drive policy implementation Read More at ESI Africa
Understanding of investment practices with knowledge of current issues, challenges and opportunities in implementing blended finance investments is a plus Read More at ESI Africa
The outlook for renewables capacity additions in most emerging and developing economies is more positive this year than the 2024 forecast Read More at ESI Africa
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading public ultra-rapid EV charging network, has launched the industry’s first use of live GPS tracking in a bid to tackle the rising threat of charging cable theft. Delivered in partnership with Trackit247, the pioneering initiative will see live GPS devices installed in charging cables across InstaVolt’s nationwide network to enable real-time …
The UK is facing a growing trade skills shortage, with one in four tradespeople planning to retire within the next five years, according to Screwfix’s 2025 Voice of the Trade report. With the UK already facing a shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030*, the report highlights the increasingly urgent need for government action to address the growing …
Despite transport disruption, the ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2025, held at the Cavendish Conference Centre, welcomed delegates from across the UK for a day of insights, debate, and inspiration. The annual event, organised by ICEL (Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting), brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and professionals from across the sector to discuss the …
Preparing governments to become carbon market ready Read More at ESI Africa
Planned to be operational by 2040, AfSEM aims to connect Africa’s five regional power pools into one harmonised market Read More at ESI Africa
The Baxi Installer Skills survey 2025 at the HQ in Warwick. Picture by Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix Ltd More than half (59 per cent) of UK heating engineers are either already or likely to work with other companies to develop heat pump competencies, according to heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi’s fourth annual …
Written by the International Hydropower Association Read More at ESI Africa
Grant UK has updated its online training for installers and heating engineers with the release of a new on-demand course for the Aerona³ R32 air source heat pump range. The new Grant Aerona³ ASHP Installer on-demand course includes the latest product information as well as several new course elements to deliver a more interactive learning …
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, has completed the first installation in a planned nationwide upgrade programme, replacing two 50kW chargers with a single 120kW ultra-rapid unit at Chineham Business Park in Basingstoke. The upgraded charger delivers significantly faster charging speeds in a wider bay designed to be more accessible. The faster charging …
by Prof Dr Ioannis Tsipouridis, Strathmore University Read More at ESI Africa
Several countries across the continent are all actively considering embarking on a nuclear energy programme to produce electricity Read More at ESI Africa
Beneficiation is the process of upgrading raw ore into a higher-value product by separating the valuable minerals from the waste rock Read More at ESI Africa
South Africa’s best technical and vocational students and teachers will take part in the 2025 National Skills Competition from 8–9 October in Johannesburg. Members of the media are invited to attend. Kagiso Trust, in partnership with the Sasol Foundation, the Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher Education and Training, supported by various …