NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to be returning to InstallerSHOW 2026, taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, from 23 to 25 June 2026. NICEIC’s technical experts will be on hand at the organisation’s stand (3D10) to provide guidance on assessments, schemes, and training,…
Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware has sent a stark message to those working across multiple sectors with decisions to make about fire safety – change needs to start now. Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly made the call as the fire safety industry starts to understand the implications of the post-Grenfell era and the legal…
A former Uxbridge College student has won first place in a national competition. Samuel Stevely, from Beaconsfield, showcased his practical expertise and problem-solving skills in the final of the highly anticipated SPARKS Learner of the Year 2026 competition, held to celebrate emerging talent across the UK electrical sector. After winning his regional heat, Samuel headed…
What if the answer to cheaper, greener electricity was right on your doorstep? UK Power Networks is exploring that question through its latest innovation, designed to unlock the potential of community-led energy. Working with Community Energy Pathways, Fuse Energy and Energy Systems Catapult, the network operator is developing the UK’s first scalable blueprint for community-led…
Statement on the findings of survey, “Undergrounding transmission cables: study of costs of innovative methods” “Delivering the grid infrastructure required to support the UK’s clean energy transition is one of the biggest infrastructure challenges of the next decade. As we accelerate the connection of renewable energy and increase electricity demand, it is critical that we…
Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the completed acquisition of ThermoKey S.p.A., a leading provider of heat rejection and heat-exchange technologies with long-standing relationships across original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators. The acquisition expands Vertiv’s thermal management portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, particularly in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and…
Scolmore Group, through its community‑focused platform Scolmore Connect, is proud to announce its growing support for Better Pathways – a respected mental health charity based in Birmingham, West Midlands. The organisation provides life-changing support for people with mental health issues and disabilities, helping over 130 participants each week to develop essential vocational skills that prepare…
Industry leaders across the electric vehicle sector have responded to Autotrader’s Road to 2030 Report, published today, which warns that increased EV interest driven by rising petrol prices risks being a “sugar rush” for the UK’s electric transition. The report, based on a survey of 2,176 recent car buyers who did not purchase an EV,…
The Silhouette Awards, co-founded by Eve Gaut and Katia Kolovea, marked its fifth milestone anniversary year on 4th June 2026 with an in-person celebration at the BDP in London, bringing together more than 85 lighting professionals alongside a global programme of speakers, mentors, mentees, and international contributions from across the lighting industry. Established in 2021,…
As the UK prepares for the introduction of plug-in solar systems, APsystems and UKSOL have announced their cooperation to support the growing demand for accessible, safe and reliable residential solar solutions. The partnership brings together UKSOL’s high-quality solar modules and APsystems’ advanced microinverter technology, creating a compelling solution for homeowners, social housing providers and consumers…