Two UK Power Networks engineers performed life-saving CPR on a retired doctor in Teddington, using first aid skills learnt at work. Leon Smith and Marco Fenoaltea responded quickly when they heard shouting while working on a high voltage cable near Teddington Lock. Trevor Hansel, a retired professor at Imperial College, credits their quick actions and…
Electric Vehicle charging specialist CTEK’s CC3 EV chargepoint is a finalist in UK’s E-Mobility Awards 2025. The achievement comes just two years after CTEK won the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Manufacturer of the Year at the 2023 E-Mobility Awards. This year the CHARGESTORM CONNECTED 3 product is a finalist in the Best Charging Equipment or Service…
Thorn Lighting is bringing a dose of excitement to spring with the launch of its latest installer promotion: Spin to Win with THORNeco. Running until end of June 2025, the promotion gives installers the chance to win one of over 700 instant prizes—simply by purchasing THORNeco products in-store. Installers who spend £/€150 or more (excluding…
UK Power Networks was named the winner of the Outstanding In-House Training Initiative award at the Learning Excellence Awards in London for its craft apprenticeship programme. The award recognises the company’s commitment to developing skills and creating an environment where apprentices can progress towards fulfilling long-term careers UK Power Networks’ technical training schools in Kent…
New figures reveal that electric vehicle (EV) drivers on the standard energy price cap are spending on average over £800 less per year on charging at home than petrol car owners spend on fuel. With EV owners on the price cap paying £630 a year compared to £1,432 for petrol car owners. The data from…
Electrical Times magazine is excited to announce that entries for the Electrical Industry Awards 2025 are now officially open! Register by 30th May for the Early Bird Rate. Now in its 33rd year, the Electrical Industry Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of individuals and organisations across the electrical industry. Being a finalist offers invaluable recognition…
YoY investment increase of 42 per cent in EV infrastructure from local councils between 2022 and 2023 Number of public EV chargers up by 140 per cent between 2022 and 2023 Over half of councils in the dark on working status of EV chargers UK councils are increasing investment in EV infrastructure by as much…
With a keen emphasis on keeping safe around electricity, Martindale Electric has announced the launch of its new website; www.martindale-electric.co.uk. The revamped site is a testament to Martindale Electric’s commitment to ‘Keeping You Safe’ with an enhanced and expansive new resource area, a knowledge hub for electrical safety materials and education. “We wanted our new…
UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator’s Day-Ahead Flexibility Market has delivered 4.4 GWh in just a year – enough to power over 15,500 homes for a month – transforming the energy marketplace and opening it up to new participants. More than 40 flexibility zones are now open and the network has run more than 150…
Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, comments on the latest MCS data: “The latest data from the MCS Data Dashboard shows that March was the best month of 2025 so far, totaling more than 31,000 certified installations – up 49 per cent from March 2024. “Heat pump uptake continues to rise, with 5,604 certified installations –…