A new training programme has led to five new solar installers entering the green technologies supply chain, to help deliver Greater Manchester’s transition to net zero. The programme developed by Green Economy and MCS, in partnership with the Installation Assurance Authority, Trafford and Stockport College Group, Solar Energy UK, Waxman Energy, Atlantic Renewables, Etoto Media,…
Solar panel purchases have increased 13 per cent year-on-year 87 per cent of people are either satisfied or very satisfied with their solar panel purchase High energy bills drive low carbon technology adoption across the UK The Eco Experts latest National Home Energy Survey has revealed high satisfaction rates for domestic solar panels in the UK….
UK Power Networks’ award-winning training schools have welcomed 27 new apprentices learning to master skills which keep electricity flowing to millions of customers. A baker, quad bike instructor and railway worker have joined new apprentices preparing with Britain’s biggest electricity network for jobs that keep safe and reliable power supplies flowing to 20 million people…
Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is once again supporting UK Radon Awareness Week by helping raise awareness of the radioactive gas. Run by the UK Radon Association, this year’s UK Radon Awareness Week marks its 10th anniversary with the campaign aiming to raise awareness of the silent health risk that affects homes, schools…
UK regions for renewable energy generation ranked Rank Region Avg. monthly surface solar radiation (W/m²) Avg. solar PV capacity factor (%)* Solar score /10 Avg. monthly wind speed at 100 meters (m s⁻¹) Avg. onshore wind capacity factor(%)* Wind score /10 Final renewable potential score /10 1 Scotland 208.56 16.0 6.54 6.64 37.3 8.66 7.60…
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are used to measure how energy efficient a building is, with grades from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). This data looks at how different types of properties—both listed (protected due to historical or architectural value) and unlisted—perform in terms of energy efficiency. Listed buildings are further divided into…
Scolmore International, is delighted to announce that it has picked up three prestigious Supplier of the Year awards in recent weeks, from some of the industry’s leading buying groups. These accolades underscore the company’s dedication to product excellence, customer service and forward-thinking innovations that continue to impact the electrical industry. The company picked up the…
Leading global consumer electronics and home appliance brand, Hisense, has been named as the first Official Partner of the new FIFA Club World Cup. The announcement continues the brand’s strong affinity with sports sponsorship following its global partnership for two consecutive FIFA World Cups and three UEFA European Championships. The new FIFA Club World Cup…
M Group Services has completed the acquisition of BGEN Ltd and its subsidiaries (“BGEN”), one of the UK’s largest independent technical engineering solutions businesses with a strong position in regulated end markets including power & energy, water, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. BGEN is a leading technical engineering solutions provider offering specialist Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control,…
Government to spend £16m to roll out pioneering adoption programme Brian Holliday, Co-Chair of the Made Smarter Commission, and Donna Edwards, Programme Director for Made Smarter North West, hail ‘positive’ move Made Smarter Adoption, the UK Government’s programme helping SME manufacturers adopt technology and digital skills, will continue next year and expand into all regions…