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Hinkley Point C facing further three year delay, cost overruns

The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station may not be completed until 2031, while costs are also expected to increase.

RES’ 25 MW solar farm in South Gloucestershire given go-ahead

South Gloucestershire Council has granted approval for the construction of the 25MW Varley Solar Farm, located southeast of Cromhall. 

CPD Week 2024 begins today with a focus on aluminium & bi-metallic terminals

Today marks the beginning of CPD Week, an event dedicated to continuous professional development in the electrical industry. 

Recolight begins 2024 with significant growth in membership

Recolight, a scheme focused on recycling and reuse of waste electrical and electronic equipment, has seen a notable increase in its membership. 

National Grid expands flexibility, potentially reducing network ops costs by £60 million

National Grid Electricity Distribution has recently announced the expansion of its energy flexibility operations on its low voltage network.

Former Scot Gov ministers support SELECT’s title protection campaign

The campaign for the introduction of title protection for electricians has gained new momentum in 2024. 

InstaVolt receives cash injection to help it fund 11,000 new chargers in the UK

InstaVolt has received a substantial capital injection from its parent company, helping fund a roll-out of more than 11,000 new chargers.

Develop to debut new coaching and mentoring programme in early 2024

Develop Training is in the final stages of preparing its new coaching and mentoring programme, set for release in early 2024. 

Sainsbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to launch its own EV charging network

Sainsbury’s has announced Smart Charge, the first EV charging network run by a UK supermarket and it’s set to roll-out nationwide this year.

Renewable energy capacity expanded more than 50% in 2023, says IEA

Global renewable energy capacity expanded by more than 50% in 2023, representing the biggest expansion in the past three decades. 

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