Schneider Electric has revealed the UK findings of its Global Autonomous Maturity Report, which draws on 400 senior energy and chemical industry leaders across 12 countries and four regions. The findings reveal that British organisations recognise the strategic importance of autonomous operations, but many remain at an early stage of deployment. Just 8% of UK…
With more than 100 electrical incidents recorded on UK construction and demolition sites in the past year* and the World Cup well underway, SP Energy Networks is kicking off a football-inspired safety campaign for electricians. Using one of football’s most talked-about topics – the offside rule – as its starting point, the campaign tests trade workers’ knowledge and understanding of the potential electrical dangers…
Power Electronics, a leading global manufacturer of energy storage and solar inverters, has reached 170 GW of installed AC power worldwide, reinforcing its position as a key global player in power conversion technologies at a time when demand for resilient and flexible energy systems is accelerating. The company will present this achievement at The smarter E…
Supporting vulnerable customers and an inclusive approach to customer service, has earned UK Power Networks BSI re-accreditation. The customer service provided by about 300 employees at the firm’s Ipswich contact centre was assessed by auditors during May, who found no ‘non-conformities’ to tackle. Key strengths were said to be the ‘strong support’ available for vulnerable…
Sharing the latest technical intelligence and know-how in the supply chain amongst partner organisations will help make the electrical supply chain compliant and safe, says AEI Cables. A range of legislation has been introduced recently which makes demands on electrical and fire safety including the Building Safety Act 2022, making new stringent requirements for higher-risk…
UK Power Networks is powering ambition this International Women in Engineering Day (June 23), by celebrating the women shaping the future of energy. With four employees shortlisted for the national Women in Utilities Awards next month, from frontline engineering to digital innovation, such success shines a spotlight on the vital role women play in driving…
Dimplex has reinforced the shift towards proof-based specification with its Edel hot water heat pump now listed on the UK Government-backed Energy Technology List (ETL) – currently the only dedicated hot water heat pump to achieve inclusion. The listing confirms the Edel range (170, 200 and 270-litre models) meets strict energy performance criteria set out…
As more UK homes go electric, a new innovation is quietly working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. More low-carbon technologies on the network mean energy use is constantly changing throughout the day as people use heat pumps and charge electric cars at home. Even small shifts in voltage can influence how these…
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, is calling on the government to deliver on its commitment to improve EV charging signage after a planning application designed to highlight the issue was rejected by the local planning authority. The application, submitted in November 2025 for a non-functional, advertising wind turbine at InstaVolt’s flagship Winchester…
DW Windsor, a leading provider of high-quality lighting solutions for the built environment, has announced a new partnership with Italian architectural lighting manufacturer Arcluce, introducing its full range of interior luminaires to customers across the UK. The partnership expands DW Windsor’s product portfolio, giving architects, lighting designers, specifiers and consultants access to Arcluce’s established interior…