Electrical Industry Bodies Stress Safety Fears Over Plug-In Solar PV Rollout
Executive Summary Five industry bodies – the Electrical Contractors’ Association, Electrical Safety First, the Institution of Engineering and technology, NICEIC and SELECT – have warned against potential safety fears from plug-in solar Bi-directional flow, fire risk, inconsistent product standards, and maintaining grid capacity for network resilience are among the safety risks cited The government announced […]
New Report Explores EV Charging Sector’s Strong Long-Term Growth By 2035
Executive Summary A report from LCP Delta, commissioned by ChargeUK, has found that the EV sector is forecast to contribute more than £15 billion directly to the UK economy by 2035 – more than £2.5bn annually in direct gross value added Potential investment into the UK EV charging sector over the next decade, the report […]
Close to the Edge: Edge Computing and the Impact on the Grid
Executive Summary Technologies like software-defined automation, edge computing, and industrial AI can lead to ‘measurable gains in productivity, efficiency, safety and sustainability’ for the energy transition, according to Schneider Electric Grid edge controllers can provide a more granular view of the grid and ‘expand control options beyond the control centre and into the field’, providing […]
ECA Stresses Electrical Safety and Competence in Government’s Low-Carbon Skills Drive
Executive Summary The ECA has warned that recently announced fast-tracked government apprenticeship units across batteries, EV charge points and solar PV must not have safety, competence and industry-recognised standards neglected The association argues that Skills England’s units, designed to accelerate low-carbon installation skills, ‘raise serious safety concerns’ The units are for employed, qualified electricians aged […]
National Grid Opens Consultation on Updated Eastern Green Link 5 Plans
Executive Summary The National Grid has opened the consultation process for Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL5), which aims to provide electricity to power around two million homes and businesses across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands The plans for EGL5 include a proposed 585 km subsea HVDC cable from Scotland to Anderby Creek, landing site for […]
Hoare Lea: Why Private Wire Networks Work Economically to Help Jump Grid Queue
Executive Summary A new report from Hoare Lea argues how private wire networks are now making economic sense for developers to help get through the grid bottleneck By bringing together on-site – or nearby – wind turbines or solar parks, alongside BESS and intelligent energy use, projects can ‘break free’ from the grid’s constraints, the […]
EPBD IV Kicks In for ‘Major Transformation’ to Europe’s Built Environment – with EV Infrastructure Key
Executive Summary May 29 sees the deadline for provisions for the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD IV) to be transposed into national legislation for European Union member countries – with EV charging infrastructure a key part of it BPIE recommends that member states should require all charging stations be bi-directional (vehicle to grid), […]
Sumitomo Signs Deal to Develop New Large-Scale BESS Portfolio in UK
Executive Summary Sumitomo Corporation has agreed to invest in multiple large-scale BESS projects in the UK being developed by Gresham House Energy Storage Fund The projects are Elland 2 (West Yorkshire, 100MW capacity), Cockenzie (Scotland, 240MW), Monet’s Garden (North Yorkshire, 57MW), Lister Drive (Liverpool, 57MW), and Ocker Hill (Staffordshire, 240MW) Sumitomo noted that, in the […]
Exclusive Interview: How Condition Monitoring Becomes a Strategic Necessity
Executive Summary The transition to Net Zero is changing the power grid from two sides: rising electricity demand from data centres, EVs (electric vehicles), and the electrification of heating, combined with a more distributed and less predictable renewable supply, is driving urgent demand for real-time asset monitoring Megger, as an industry leader, is moving increasingly […]
Driivz to Power and Scale Duracell EV Charging Network Across UK
Executive Summary Driivz, a software supplier to EV charging operators and service providers, is partnering with Duracell to power and scale its nascent ultra-fast EV charging network across the UK The Duracell E-Charge network will utilise various capabilities within Driivz’s smart EV charging software platform, from EV charging operations management, to reporting and analytics, to […]
InstaVolt Secures £250m in Financing – and Brings Five New BESS Sites Online
Executive Summary Ultra-rapid EV charging network provider InstaVolt has so far this month announced £250 million in committed debt financing for future development and expansion, as well as bringing five new battery energy storage systems sites online At least 20 more sites are being planned before the end of 2026 “We understand the technology,” wrote […]
Aurora: Britain, Germany, Bulgaria Europe’s Best Co-Location Investment Markets
Executive Summary Britain has been named one of Europe’s most attractive co-location investment markets, according to a new analysis from Aurora Energy Research Substantial installed capacity, alongside a CfD-backed pipeline that helps offset grid connection delays, were cited as key for Britain’s potential, with 550GW of renewable storage capacity awaiting grid connection Hybrid PPAs ‘remain […]
GoodWe Warm Home All-in-One: The Need for Solar PV and Battery Storage Alignment
Executive Summary GoodWe launched its Warm Home All-in-One Solution in London earlier this month, integrating solar, storage, EV charging, heating and smart energy management into a unified system The product is a clear attempt to take advantage of the UK government’s £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, looking to upgrade five million homes by the end […]
ITFG Publishes Guide on ICC Competence Principles Across Built Environment
Executive Summary The Industry Task and Finish Group (ITFG) has published guidance on navigating the ICC principles for competence management across the bult environment Feedback from industry consultations in May and September last year has led to common principles being established that should underpin organisational approaches to competence The Electrical Contractors’ Association was involved as […]
Fleet Electrification Becoming ‘Transformational Business Benefit’ – But Grid Reform Key
Executive Summary Fleet electrification is moving from a legislative-led initiative to mainstream business strategy – yet a recent article from Aurora Utilities argues pace of change will only be as fast as that of grid reform The certainty provided by secured connection dates, with Gate 2 reform in mind, unlocks investment for fleets across vehicle […]
Elements Green Acquires 300MW Newarthill BESS Project
Executive Summary Elements Green has completed the acquisition of the 300MW Newarthill BESS project, in Motherwell, from Geocore The project is expected to become energised in October 2029 and have a proposed lifespan of 40 years “As the UK continues to decarbonise its electricity system, projects of this scale and positioning will become increasingly important,” […]
Exploring the EV Charging Infrastructure Gap: Problems and Potential Solutions
Executive Summary While progress is being made on EV chargers – such as recent government changes to EV charge point grant schemes – some argue the issue remains one of infrastructure and grid instability One way that fleet and freight operators can move amid the grid connection reform challenge is through power purchase agreements and […]
Voltempo Rolls Out Charging Solution for Bartrums Haulage with DCS Funding
Executive Summary Voltempo has delivered a high-power charging solution for Bartrums Haulage to scale its electric heavy goods vehicle fleet The installation includes a 400kW charging system with dual CCS2 connectors, charge monitoring, and dedicated HGV charging bays The initiative was supported by funding from the UK government’s Depot Charging Scheme Electric vehicle charging […]
Gridserve Notes Record Start to 2026 with 120 New Charging Bays Added
Executive Summary Gridserve has announced a record-breaking first quarter for its charging infrastructure, with 12 Electric Super Hubs either being opened or expanded representing a total of 120 new charging bays added Expanding a partnership with motorway operator Extra, as well as launching the first dedicated motorway charging hub for electric HGVs, were also milestones […]
Energy Storage Inspection Report 2026: Fox ESS, Kostal, Fronius Among Highest Rated
Executive Summary BYD, Fox ESS, Fronius, Kostal, SAX Power and SMA all achieved efficiency class A in the most recent Energy Storage Inspection analysis from HTW Berlin and Aquu In the 10 kW class, Fox ESS scored highest with its PQ-H3-Ultra 10.0 at an SPI of 97.0%, with 95% or more required to achieve efficiency […]
How the Water Sector is Embracing BESS to Solve Sustainability and Grid Constraint Goals
Executive Summary Battery energy storage systems are increasingly being seen as a key technology for the water industry in ensuring sustainability, affordable energy, and security of supply Dale Power Solutions announced it has secured a new contract for BESS to support a water client, set to deliver a 60kW / 200 kWh solution with a […]
Power Electronics Doubles Expansion in UK Market with 11GW AC Installed
Executive Summary Power Electronics says it has reached 11GW AC of installed capacity in the UK, which remains the company’s ‘oldest and most strategic’ market in Europe The company noted the changing UK energy sphere, backed by renewables and rapid growth in energy storage, and addressed its capabilities to address the UK’s evolving challenges Among […]
2026 UK Trade Report Showcases Continued Demand for Electrical Sector
Executive Summary A study from Capital On Tap found that electricians are the second most in-demand trade – but only the ninth-best paid at an average day rate of £237 There are 133,700 monthly searches for electricians in the UK on average, the report found This differs from another recent study from Tradefix Direct which […]
IET Study Shows Concerning Confidence Gap in UK Home Electrical Safety
Executive Summary More than three quarters of adults polled by the IET said they were confident about their home’s electrical safety – yet less than a third have had their electrics checked in the past decade The research also found homeowners had undertaken ambitious jobs which should be left to a qualified professional – 6% […]
Schneider Electric Launches Schneider Boost Pro BESS in UK
Executive Summary Schneider Electric has officially launched its local battery energy storage solution, Schneider Boost Pro, in the UK The Schneider Boost Pro delivers energy storage capabilities which ‘enhance flexibility, stability, and efficiency in power supply across industrial and commercial buildings’, in the company’s words. The launch was made at the Commercial Vehicle Show in […]