Electrical news

• WernerCo urges professionals to keep safe in the sun

  24-05-2023 16:29 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  WernerCo is urging professionals to take the relevant precautions to prevent sun damage when working outdoors this Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
  Following research undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive, construction workers were identified as a significant ‘at risk’ group when it comes to developing skin cancer, given their frequent exposure to damaging UV rays.
  In addition, research conducted on behalf of Toolstation found that more than one-in-five tradespeople in the UK don
  
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• Electric vehicle charge points: a long way from net zero

  24-05-2023 15:52 via ewnews.co.uk
  The mainstream adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been speeding at full force. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and pure EVs make up nearly half of the entire market share in the UK, sitting at 43% as of January 2023. By April 2023, there were more than 1.2 million PHEVs and EVs on the UK roads.
  As the popularity of EVs continues to surge, the network of public charge points to sustain the growing volume lags significantly behind the escalating demand.
  The government announced an ambitious target of 3
  
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• Become a Wiser approved installer with Drayton

  24-05-2023 15:20 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  With more homeowners looking to installers for advice on efficiency-improving upgrades, such as fitting smart heating controls like Wiser, it is a great time for heating engineers to top up on training and equip themselves with the knowledge to answer these queries.
  Drayton’s free online 9º Know How academy is home to the Wiser training module, which is where installers can obtain Wiser Approved Installer status. The simple, easy-to-follow course offers installers, heating engineers a
  
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• Streetworks team go for gold

  24-05-2023 13:01 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Keeping London’s streets running as smoothly as possible around roadworks has earned UK Power Networks a Gold Award for the third year in succession.
  Granted by the Considerate Contractors Streetworks judging panel of the City of London Corporation, UK Power Networks was found to have consistently exceeded the requirements of its Code of Good Practice. The code reflects a spirit of pride, an awareness of the needs of the passing public and regard for the surrounding environment.
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• SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter brings power backup to homeowners

  24-05-2023 11:55 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  SolarEdge Technologies has announced the UK launch of the SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter for single-phase systems. Part of the SolarEdge Home ecosystem, the inverter is ready to provide full home backup during grid interruptions, meeting UK homeowners’ growing demand for energy security and independence.
  The SolarEdge Home Hub inverter is part of a new smart energy management ecosystem called ‘SolarEdge Home’ which seamlessly integrates PV generation, battery storage and smart ene
  
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• Grid can cope with increased electrification – new report

  24-05-2023 11:07 via ewnews.co.uk
  Net zero will require a transformation of the energy grid on a scale unseen since the 1960s – but these upgrades are possible and will bring huge benefits for UK homes, business and energy security, a new report has found.
  An upgraded grid will allow millions of homes to install heat pumps and EV chargers, and will unlock investment and business growth, the report by leading energy analysts Regen shows.
  This vision of a grid fit for net zero is within reach if there is sufficient investmen
  
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• LEW acquires Impact Electrical Distributors

  24-05-2023 10:17 via ewnews.co.uk
  LEW Electrical Distributors has acquired Impact Electrical Distributors in Nottingham. This is part of the company’s continued expansion plans and is the 17th branch in the LEW network.
  Impact is a long-established business with over 20 years trading history. The location compliments the existing LEW network of branches and gives customers a stronger service offering along with an improved customer experience when working outside their local area. Impact Electrical Distributors will expand
  
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