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With summer holidays in full swing and more electric vehicles on the road than ever before*, InstaVolt – the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network – has officially declared 2025 the Year of the Electric Road Trip. With over 1.6 million electric vehicles now on UK roads, an increase of nearly half a million since …
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 12th August 2025 CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor, has retained its silver EcoVadis sustainability rating, which places the business in the top 15% of all companies assessed globally. EcoVadis is a platform that evaluates a company’s sustainability practices, measuring performance across …
The two day summit takes place 27-28 August 2025 at The Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka Read More at ESI Africa
The government directive marks the start of Phase I in a national programme to deploy more than 1GW of solar-plus-storage capacity Read More at ESI Africa
The project has been touted by the developer as the first solar PV facility in the region to be combined with lithium-ion battery storage Read More at ESI Africa
Conlog hosted an in-depth webinar exploring how smart metering is unlocking new possibilities for efficient water use and consumer empowerment Read More at ESI Africa
PPG announced the appointment of Joe Gette to senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of the company, effective January 1, 2026. Gette currently serves as vice president, deputy general counsel and secretary. Gette joined PPG in 2005 as an assistant counsel and has served in regional operations as the lead transnational lawyer for the …
Retail spending increased in July as consumers sought out summer sales to purchase goods before additional tariffs take effect, according to the National Retail Federation’s CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. July sales in the building and garden supplies sector increased 1.32% seasonally adjusted month over month, but were down 4.11% year over year unadjusted. Total retail sales …
Solar Energy UK has launched Solar Careers UK, a platform connecting training and education providers, employers and jobseekers across the rapidly growing solar energy and battery energy storage sectors. With the UK Government targeting nearly 60GW of solar power by 2030, the solar sector is expected to deliver thousands of new jobs in the coming …
Behr Paint Company recently revealed its 2026 color of the year, Hidden Gem. The color is a smoky jade green, blending shades of blue and green. “Now more than ever, there’s a growing appetite for colors that challenge convention and bring an unexpected sense of wonder to everyday spaces,” says Erika Woelfel, vice president of …
Listen to an exclusive podcast on plans to incorporate more nuclear energy into South Africa’s electricity supply Read More at ESI Africa
The agreements fall under the third phase of the Manganese Export Capacity Allocation (MECA3) framework Read More at ESI Africa
The decision was upheld after appeals were made by various environmental organisations Read More at ESI Africa
The double-circuit line will create a secondary evacuation corridor for Olkaria’s geothermal output Read More at ESI Africa
New insights from B&Q reveal Gen Z tradespeople see a career in trade as a savvy business move. Over a third (39 per cent) of young tradespeople chose the profession for its good career opportunities – as well as it being a platform to channel entrepreneurial spirit with 30 per cent seeing it as an …
It was always going to be an incredibly special evening, as the Lighthouse Charity’s Scotland West Region, marked a major milestone and celebrated six decades of charitable giving and support to the construction community. And It was only fitting that the celebratory event on Friday 1st August took place on a national treasure; the Waverley, …
Daikin, a global leader in HVAC solutions, has launched the Daikin Discovery Series, a comprehensive programme of regional events designed to deepen relationships with professional installers and consultants across the UK commercial heating and cooling sector. Running from 4th September to 2nd October 2025, the Daikin Discovery Series is an evolution of Daikin’s established summer …
The Investment Officers will also have a significant role in setting strategies to grow IFC’s Africa Manufacturing and Services busines Read More at ESI Africa
Highlighting the goal of achieving self-sufficiency in the nuclear fuel cycle Read More at ESI Africa
The FBE programme offers 50kWh of free electricity monthly to qualifying indigent households in Joburg (and across South Africa) Read More at ESI Africa
A U.S. judge from North Dakota has vacated the Federal Reserve’s credit card swipe fee regulation that capped the amount banks can charge merchants for processing transactions. The ruling says swipe fees set by the Federal Reserve set the cap too high, causing financial stress for small- to mid-size retailers. The summary judgment granted was …
Deep-seated stereotypes, unequal access to resources and opportunity, and workplace disparities continue to hinder women’s success in STEM fields Read More at ESI Africa
The African Power & Energy Elites: People and Projects honours trailblazers closing the energy and water access gap and improving systems already in place. Read More at ESI Africa
The African nation must not miss out on EV-related industrialisation, panellists agreed, highlighting the need for investment and cooperation Read More at ESI Africa