Electrical news

• £6m investment in electricity trade apprenticeships

  11-11-2025 15:29 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Distribution network operator UK Power Networks says it is investing £6 million in craft apprenticeships this year, including hiring 55 newcomers to support local communities and advance Britain’s clean energy goals.
  The 55 appointments are part of a “future-ready workforce” that will keep power flowing to 20 million people and connect the low-carbon future to the grid, enabling increasing renewable energy, electric vehicles, and heat pumps.
  The positions received 2,052 a
  
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• Countdown to LiGHT 25: One week to go

  11-11-2025 12:52 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  This year’s LiGHT Expo London will feature an expanded programme of innovation, education, and networking opportunities.
  Key highlights for 2025 include the introduction of the Technical Zone, the return of the Associations Lounge, and a new immersive light art installation.
  The Technical Zone
  Launched for the first time at LiGHT 25, the Technical Zone will provide a dedicated showcase for prominent brands of urban lighting, commercial lighting, control systems, components and OEM, lamps a
  
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• Ecogenesys launches first Carbon Impact Report

  11-11-2025 11:38 via ertonline.co.uk
  Ecogenesys, the UK’s leading not-for-profit, member-owned producer compliance scheme for electrical and electronic equipment, has released its first Carbon Impact Report, providing electrical producers with verified insight into the net carbon savings achieved through their share of electrical recycling activities. According to Ecogenesys, each of its members has received an individual report, providing verified insight […]
  
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• RAW Charging opens new ultra-rapid EV hub in Dagenham

  11-11-2025 11:05 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator RAW Charging has opened its latest and largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Merrielands Retail Park in Dagenham, in partnership with Aviva Investors.
  The new eight-bay facility, located at Merrielands Crescent, features six bays offering up to 150 kW DC charging and two bays delivering up to 300 kW DC.
  Drivers will be able to charge for free for one week following the launch, starting on Friday 17 November.
  Positioned at one of Dagenham’s busies
  
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• Liebherr launches premium French Door appliances with new TerraSteel finish

  11-11-2025 11:01 via ertonline.co.uk
  Liebherr, specialists in refrigeration, is set to launch its French Door collection to the UK market this November. The premium range is now available in three timeless finishes, including the striking new TerraSteel.  Design and craftsmanship are at the heart of all Liebherr appliances and the new collection is no exception. The French Door range has won both the Red Dot Design Award and iF DESIGN AWA
  
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• Schneider Electric appoints Alice Williams as VP Digital Energy UK&I

  11-11-2025 10:31 via ewnews.co.uk
  Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has appointed Alice Williams as VP Digital Energy UK&I.
  Alice’s role will be to drive growth and impact across the UK and Ireland Digital Energy business. She will focus on delivering end user energy savings and more resilient, efficient operations for customers through Schneider’s innovative energy management and automation solutions. Alice succeeds Kasim Mohammed who took on the role of VP for Services UK&I earlier this
  
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