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• Humans to provide energy source for smart devices of the future

  07-08-2023 17:23 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Scientists may have finally found a solution to effectively harvesting energy from humans into electrical energy.
  Researchers from the Institute of Thin Films, Sensors and Imaging (ITFSI) from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) explored the use of the 3D graphene foam material Gii by Integrated Graphene as an active layer in an energy generator, known as a TENG.
  The investigation aimed to transform mechanical energy wasted in nature into electrical energy that
  
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• Toolstation team to fundraise for Macmillan Cancer Support

  07-08-2023 16:51 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A strong team of 20 from Toolstation has planned to take on the gruelling ‘Tough Mudder’ challenge on 12 August, to help raise money for charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.
  The event will see the team tackle 13 obstacles over a five kilometres course at the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire, overcoming icy water, extreme mud, fire, electricity, rope climbing and much more.
  A £7,500 fundraising goal has been set by the team, and supporters are welcome to donate th
  
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• Toolstation fundraises for Macmillan Cancer Support

  07-08-2023 16:51 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A strong team of 20 from Toolstation has planned to take on the gruelling ‘Tough Mudder’ challenge on 12 August, to help raise money for charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.
  The event will see the team tackle 13 obstacles over a five kilometres course at the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire, overcoming icy water, extreme mud, fire, electricity, rope climbing and much more.
  A £7,500 fundraising goal has been set by the team, and supporters are welcome to donate th
  
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• Scolmore adds unswitched sockets to Part M range

  07-08-2023 16:15 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Scolmore has added new unswitched socket outlets to its comprehensive Part M visually contrasting wiring accessories range.
  The Part M range includes anthracite grey finished accessories to comply with current Building Regulations Part M. They are all antibacterial and antiviral certified, with a 20 year guarantee against faults in material or manufacture. The range features the same modular design of the Click Scolmore ranges, allowing designers and installers unprecedent flexibility in creatin
  
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• Fix Radio advances as Britain’s fastest-growing broadcaster

  07-08-2023 16:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Fix Radio has the fastest growing national radio station in the UK, registering an increase in listeners by nearly 250% since its national launch in May last year. The builders station had a weekly reach of 295,109 tradespeople between September 2022 and February 2023. This comes as the latest figures from RAJAR revealed that BBC Radio 2 lost a million listeners between April and June.
  The growth of Fix Radio highlights the wider trend of the increasi
  
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• Fix Radio advance as Britain’s fastest-growing broadcaster

  07-08-2023 16:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Fix Radio has the fastest growing national radio station in the UK, registering an increase in listeners by nearly 250% since its national launch in May last year. The builders station had a weekly reach of 295,109 tradespeople between September 2022 and February 2023. This comes as the latest figures from RAJAR revealed that BBC Radio 2 lost a million listeners between April and June.
  The growth of Fix Radio highlights the wider trend of the increasi
  
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• Scolmore adds 20A 2 way retractive switch module

  07-08-2023 14:02 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Scolmore has added a new 20A 2-way retractive switch module to its MiniGrid range.
  The extensive range of mounting plates and modules provides installers with the opportunity to create a vast number of customised switching solutions on site.
  With more than 175 unfurnished plates and in excess of 750 interchangeable modules available, there is the opportunity to create millions of combinations. All the Click MiniGrid plates are modular as standard, so whether you are using the Click Mode white mo
  
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• BCIA releases guide on BEMS design and embodied carbon

  07-08-2023 12:24 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The BCIA’s Technical Working Group has produced a new technical guide to add to its online portfolio of guides available to download.
  The new guide is titled, ‘Building Energy Management System (BEMS) Design and Embodied Carbon’, and highlights how embodied carbon can be reduced in BEMS systems.
  Embodied carbon is the equivalent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building. With all new contr
  
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