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• Jade gets set to jump for Macmillan Cancer Support

  23-03-2023 17:54 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Ellis Patents purchasing administrator, Jade Greenwell is set to show her appreciation for the work of Macmillan Cancer Support by leaping out of a plane at 10,000ft on 15 April.
  Rillington-based Jade was inspired to raise money for the charity after witnessing up close the incredible work they do for cancer patients, following her dad’s diagnosis with Hodgkins Lymphoma in September 2022.
  “Sadly, cancer still has the ability to truly terrify anybody and when I found out my dad had be
  
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• GSHP connects to the world’s first in-road retrofit of ground array infrastructure 

  23-03-2023 17:36 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The first resident in the Cornish village of Stithians has had their ground source heat pump (GSHP) connected to an ambient heat network that will draw energy from under the street. 
  It’s thought to be a world first shared ground array being retrospectively installed in a public highway.
  The pioneering project, Heat the Streets, is run by Kensa Utilities and part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and represents a significant investment in the future of sustainab
  
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• Ground source heat pump connects to the world’s first in-road retrofit of ground array infrastructure 

  23-03-2023 17:36 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The first resident in the Cornish village of Stithians has had their ground source heat pump (GSHP) connected to an ambient heat network that will draw energy from under the street. 
  It’s thought to be a world first shared ground array being retrospectively installed in a public highway.
  The pioneering project, Heat the Streets, is run by Kensa Utilities and part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and represents a significant investment in the future of sustainab
  
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• Sirius moves its UK Conference to Manchester

  23-03-2023 15:26 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Sirius Buying Group has announced that its annual UK Conference will take place on 17 May 2023 at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester. Designed to bring everyone under one roof, Sirius said the event provides its independent retailers with exclusive promotions to increase margins, and leading appliance manufacturers with new business opportunities as they […]
  
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• Fuuse enables confident EV rollout with launch of new FuuseEnergy suite

  23-03-2023 13:06 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Fuuse has announced the launch of a full suite of energy products to enable organisations to confidently install and manage EV charging infrastructure, whilst balancing the impact on their site’s energy supply and overall grid demand.
  FuuseEnergy is a new suite, complementing the core Fuuse charge point management platform, allowing businesses to effectively monitor and manage their EV charging infrastructure, pre and post installation.
  The launch comes 10 months after the charging softwar
  
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• myenergi partners with record breakers McMurtry Automotive to showcase technology and reach new fans

  23-03-2023 12:37 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  myenergi and McMurtry Automotive have announced a strategic collaboration to share knowledge and showcase their industry-leading technologies. The agreement will see both companies unite across a series of ground-breaking initiatives, with myenergi branding set to appear on the world-famous and record-breaking Spéirling fan car.
  Having pioneered an extensive portfolio of eco-smart home energy technologies, myenergi has already sold more than 500,000 zappi EV chargers worldwide and was rec
  
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• AEG pushes energy efficiency with brand new laundry care range

  23-03-2023 12:34 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  AEG has announced the launch of its new Care product range, including washing machines, washer dryers and tumble dryers with a sleek new design and new care and connectivity features. Replacing the existing range of AEG appliances which were launched in 2016, the collection has a key focus on energy efficiency; the brand’s ‘Challenge the […]
  
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• Hisense wins prestigious sustainability award

  23-03-2023 11:58 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  TV and appliances manufacturer, Hisense, has been awarded a silver accreditation medal from EcoVadis – the ‘world’s most trusted business sustainability ratings provider.’ This renowned business rating recognises Hisense’s commitment to sustainable business practices and is a testament to the company’s ongoing efforts to minimise its impact on the planet and promote social responsibility. The […]
  
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• WiTricity and ABT e-Line to bring wireless EV charging to Europe

  23-03-2023 11:16 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  ABT e-Line, a technology driver and one of the leading companies in aftermarket automotive solutions, and WiTricity, a leader in wireless electric vehicle charging, has announced plans to deliver aftermarket wireless EV charging in Europe. With extensive experience working with the Volkswagen Group (VW), ABT e-Line will initially upgrade the VW ID.4 to support wireless charging from WiTricity, with availability targeted for early 2024. The company plans to expand to additional EV models thereaft
  
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• 75% of UK electricians wouldn’t know what to do in event of a fire

  23-03-2023 10:46 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  75% of UK electricians wouldn’t know what to do in event of a fire, according to new research, despite 10% having witnessed a fire while on a job.
  The study, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist Ironmongery, surveyed 500 UK tradespeople to reveal how prepared workers are for emergencies.
  Across all trades, a third (33%) of respondents have witnessed a fire while on a job, however, fewer than one in eight (12%) say they always have access to an
  
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