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• Best start to a year for rooftop solar in more than a decade

  28-04-2025 16:59 via ewnews.co.uk
  The UK is experiencing a solar boom, with the first quarter of 2025 proving the strongest start to a year for certified solar PV installations on homes and businesses in more than a decade.
  According to MCS data – the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables – there were more than 57,000 certified installations of rooftop solar PV across the first three months of the year. This is the highest figure for the first quarter of a year since 2012, when the feed-in tariff regime
  
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• Makita doubles battery warranty

  28-04-2025 15:32 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Power tool manufacturer, Makita UK, is enhancing its standard factory warranty policy on batteries from one to two years.
  Since 1 April 2025, any genuine Makita battery purchased will automatically qualify for a two-year standard warranty without requiring any product registration, and this applies to XGT, LXT and CXT battery platforms.
  Makita offers an extensive collection of power tools, cleaning machines, landscaping equipment, and more. Developed using innovative battery technology, the Maki
  
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• Contactum announced as ECN Awards Drinks Reception sponsor

  28-04-2025 14:38 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  ECN has announced that Contactum will be joining the impressive sponsor line-up at the ECN Awards 2025. The company will sponsor the Drinks Reception at the event, which takes place on 27 November 2025 at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry.
  Contactum says it is delighted to be sponsoring the Drinks Reception and is excited to network with industry peers and make new connections. Sponsoring awards that celebrate the best of the electrical contracting industry aligns wit
  
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• Beko champions energy efficiency with EnergySpin technology this Earth Day

  28-04-2025 14:30 via ertonline.co.uk
  As the world unites behind the call for renewable energy under this year’s Earth Day theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ Beko, Europe’s No.1 home appliance manufacturer, is reinforcing its commitment to energy efficiency with its innovative EnergySpin washing machine technology. Celebrated by over a billion people across nearly 200 countries every 22 April, Earth Day 2025 calls […]
  
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• ADI | Snap One: Training to take your business to the next level

  28-04-2025 13:10 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  ADI | Snap One is the destination for integrators and electricians seeking to immerse themselves in the world of smart home integration. The company offers an array of products across multiple categories that position it as the one-stop supplier its customers can depend on for every smart home installation.
  The team of EMEA Sales Engineers already provide very successful 1-2-1 short burst product training for ADI | Snap One customers, having completed over 400 two-hour sessions in 2024. In liste
  
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• Hisense launches its largest capacity combi fridge-freezer on the UK market

  28-04-2025 12:51 via ertonline.co.uk
  Hisense has announced the launch of its new 413L Combi Fridge Freezer, the largest capacity combi model they offer in the UK, offering unmatched storage without compromising on kitchen space or style. Designed to transform the modern kitchen, The 60cm 2m high combi offers an impressive 52 litres more storage than its predecessor. This breakthrough appliance […]
  
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• NICEIC announces Spring series of The Wire

  28-04-2025 12:40 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  NICEIC, the certification and training body for the electrical industry, has announced that the Spring edition of its CPD-accredited webinar series, The Wire, will begin on 8 May.
  The Wire is a free resource for NICEIC-certified businesses designed to keep viewers on top of industry developments, hone their technical knowledge, and help their business stay ahead. The last series of The Wire delivered five hours of CPD to 16,059 total viewers.
  NICEIC says that the new series will feature five epi
  
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• NICEIC announces new series of The Wire

  28-04-2025 12:40 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  NICEIC, the certification and training body for the electrical industry, has announced that the Spring edition of its CPD-accredited webinar series, The Wire, will begin on 8 May.
  The Wire is a free resource for NICEIC-certified businesses designed to keep viewers on top of industry developments, hone their technical knowledge, and help their business stay ahead. The last series of The Wire delivered five hours of CPD to 16,059 total viewers.
  NICEIC says that the new series will feature five epi
  
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• Milwaukee launches Packout Electrician sets

  28-04-2025 11:16 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  In its mission to provide workers with the tools and equipment they need to carry out their jobs quickly and efficiently, Milwaukee has introduced four new products which will bring electricians and plumbers a high level of durability, organisation and tool protection.
  When designing these products, Milwaukee used customer feedback to ensure they have been designed with usability and convenience in mind, with the aim of delivering exactly what tradespeople need at work. Featuring both packed and
  
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