Electricians are the most trusted advisers in the UK when it comes to clean energy technologies like solar panels, heat pumps, and electric vehicle chargers, according to new YouGov polling commissioned by ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association), in collaboration with electrical certification body Certsure. The findings, published today as part of ECA’s new Blueprint for Electrification:…
Leading access solution specialist, Werner, is urging professionals to take precautions to protect themselves against skin cancer, both during May’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month and beyond. This follows 2024 research from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which identified construction workers as a significant ‘at risk’ group for skin cancer due to ultraviolet radiation (UVR),…
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid charging network, has just installed its 2,000th charger, powering ahead to roll out 11,000 chargers across the UK by 2030. The pace of expansion is accelerating, in just two years, InstaVolt has doubled its charger count and is now on track to reach a 3,000th charger target in the next…
A paralysed Surrey man – who has been sleeping in the dining room of his Addlestone home with only a curtain for privacy (and no toilet or washing facilities) – says he’s now getting the best night’s sleep he’s had in years after volunteer tradespeople rallied round to build him a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom…
A recent survey by Drayton Controls and Schneider Electric found that home improvements to increase energy efficiency are the most popular among UK homeowners. The survey found that home improvements that could result in energy savings were top of the list for 89 per cent of homeowners. This ranked above other measures such as improving…
Further cementing its commitment to supporting busy tradespeople, omni-channel retailer, Screwfix, has updated its Sprint service to deliver thousands of products from store to site in as little as 20 minutes. Since its launch in 2021, Screwfix Sprint has delivered more than 2.7 million products across the UK in 60 minutes. However, this latest development…
While electrification sales reached a 3-year high point in Q4 2024, business optimism fell under the 5-year average, the lowest figure in the last 6 quarters Current network investment programmes are underspending by approximately 50 per cent Supply chain capacity utilisation is averaging a concerning 76 per cent, with 55 per cent of surveyed manufacturers…
Superscript the digital insurance broker has surveyed 500 tradespeople to identify their challenges and provide solutions for tradespeople looking for best practices to help serve their business (see survey results below). Superscript’s survey revealed one of the biggest concerns for tradespeople is tool theft – over half of tradespeople (53 per cent) said replacing their tools if stolen would…
Major annual event tackles critical issues affecting electrical products Conference hosted in conjunction with International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organisation (ICPHSO) Focus is on consumer safety, innovations and new technology Targets the evolving landscape of global markets and emerging issues Consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First is pleased to announce that its annual Electrical…
Report finds that SolarEdge’s advanced safety capabilities minimise PV system risks and effectively prevent fire hazards, while exceeding international PV safety regulations SolarEdge’s robust cybersecurity mechanisms determined essential to mitigating risks associated with cyber threats The Company’s inverter + Power Optimizer solution shown to produce higher energy yields for both simple and complex roofs (4…