New Research Explores Robustness of Electric Vehicle Battery Market
Executive Summary A new study has argued the electric vehicle battery market is well equipped to cope with raw material shortages and price increases – meaning governments may have to be more cautious in identifying certain materials as critical to the energy transition For example, batteries produced using nickel-manganese-cobalt have begun to give way to […]
Aurora Accelerates Stagecoach’s Zero-Carbon Transition With New Launches
Executive Summary Aurora Utilities, the independent distribution network operator, has switched on 17 new bus depots to assist with Stagecoach’s electrification programme The expanded network upgrades will enable capacity for around 1,330 new electric buses, at just under one fifth of Stagecoach’s total UK fleet Stagecoach is also exploring battery storage and on-site solar alongside […]
What Expanding Onshore Wind Supply Chain Could Add to the UK Economy – and Industry
Executive Summary Expanding the UK’s onshore wind supply chain between now and 2050 could create more than £56bn in economic value to the UK, according to RenewableUK The report noted the UK’s onshore wind capacity is expected to grow from 16GW today to more than 50GW by 2050 Electrical equipment is seen as a larger […]
BS 7671 Amendment 4 Officially Published: NICEIC Welcomes Launch
Executive Summary The IET has officially released BS 7671 Amendment 4, with ‘substantial’ change across stationary secondary batteries and a new section on Power over Ethernet (PoE) confirmed The clarity on stationary secondary batteries is based upon ‘rapid’ growth of energy storage technologies, while PoE brings limits to selection of power supplies and cables using […]
ECIU: UK’s Electricity Supply ‘Defying North Sea Decline’ in 2025
Executive Summary The percentage of the primary energy used to supply electricity to the UK being home-grown was at its highest share in more than 20 years, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit 46% of the primary energy was imported in 2025, down from 48% in 2024, while fuel-free renewables accounted for 36.6% […]
VCHRGD Partners with Kelvelec to Bolster EV Charge Point Accessibility for Contractors and Installers
Executive Summary VCHRGD is partnering with wholesaler Kelvelec for wider distribution of its smart EV chargers, improving accessibility for electrical contractors and installers The VCHRGD Seven Pro, a premium 7.4kW charger, is available from Kelvelec across tethered and untethered versions, as well as the Twenty Two, which delivers simultaneous dual-socket EV charging up to 22kW […]
Study: Electrician Most In-Demand Trade in Britain Right Now and ‘Can Name Their Price’
Executive Summary Electricians are the most in-demand trade in Britain with 9,800 job openings on average over the past five years, according to Tradefix Direct The electrical sector received the highest number in the Opportunity Index, based on demand and pay efficiency; the demand score was the highest possible Paul Kershaw, owner at Tradefix Direct, […]
UK Government: Renewable Output Hit Record Numbers in 2025 to 152.5 TWh
Executive Summary Renewable output in 2025 increased 6% to a record 152.5 TWh, according to the UK government’s Energy Department Total electricity demand in 2025 increased slightly compared with the previous year; domestic consumption increased while industrial consumption went down Wind and solar generation both broke previous records, with solar in particular increasing by 37%; […]
Why Communication Needs to Improve Around EV Rollout – and How Government Should Step In
Executive Summary Consumers are still making decisions on EVs based on outdated and negative assumptions, with progress made on vehicle range and charge point roll-out among others ‘not being translated into a clear, trusted narrative’ Communications can play a key role in the ‘significant behavioural change’ required for EV usage, particularly in terms of planning […]
Scotland Secures Two Battery Storage Projects With Rolls-Royce and EDF Deals
Executive Summary Rolls-Royce and Voltaria are partnering to build a 43 MW large-scale battery storage facility in Falkirk, connecting to the grid later this year and coming online in 2027 Alongside this, Matrix Renewables and EDF are working together to create a 500MW/1GWh battery energy storage system in Eccles, scheduled to begin commercial operations in […]
Siemens Energy and Prysmian Secure £3bn Supply Chain Contracts to Strengthen UK Network Resilience
Executive Summary Siemens Energy has been contracted to provide HDVC converter stations for Eastern Green Link 4, while Prysmian has been contracted to supply subsea and underground electricity cables The supply chain contracts are valued at approximately £3 billion and will ‘strengthen the resilience of the electricity network’ and reduce grid constraints among other benefits […]
Daikin and Hive Strengthen Support for Growing UK Low-Carbon Heating Market
Executive Summary Daikin and Hive are building on their partnership to provide greater smart controls to air source heat pumps The companies noted that as heat pump adoption continues to grow, interoperability between manufacturers and smart home platforms will be critical to create a successful transition to low-carbon heating With the addition of Daikin, the […]
UK’s Future Homes Standard Published to Push Through Low-Carbon Heating for New Builds
Executive Summary The UK government has laid down the regulations and published details of the Future Homes Standard, which requires homes built from 2028 to produce 75% less emissions through the likes of heat pumps and solar panels The government is also moving forward on introducing ‘plug-in’ solar panels through working with retailers including Lidl […]
CTEK Touts Success in ‘Groundbreaking’ EV V2G Charging Trial
Executive Summary CTEK has announced the results of a ‘groundbreaking’ vehicle to grid (V2G) AC bidirectional charging trial in which 11 chargepoints were installed in three Gothenburg locations The project, CTEK says, has ‘successfully validated AC V2G in public charging scenarios’ and has shown its CC3 chargepoint is ‘proven and ready for this exciting future […]
How the Electrical Industry is a Key Part of the UK Government’s New Employment Drive
Executive Summary EV charging point and solar PV installation and maintenance, along with electrical fitting and assembly, are part of the new apprenticeship units launched by the UK government in its new major youth employment drive The £1 billion initiative sees engineering, clean energy and construction, alongside artificial intelligence, as strategic priorities The government is […]
BCIA: Growth in Service and Maintenance Shows ‘Resilience’ of UK BEMS Market
Executive Summary The UK building controls and building energy management systems (BEMS) reached a total value of £840.4 million and showed ‘resilience’ despite a slowdown in the last quarter, according to the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) The service and maintenance sector increased its share of overall market value to represent more than a quarter […]
The Net Zero Future for Low-Voltage Networks: Moving From Reactive to Proactive
Executive Summary Key to meeting the challenges facing network owners and operators in low-voltage networks is in ‘enhanced network visibility, actionable grid-edge insights, and real-time data detailing how consumer behaviour is impacting networks’, according to VisNet The company’s most recent Consumer Energy Report, polling 8,000 consumers, notes the average household load is set to increase […]
UK Trial Shows How AI Infrastructure Can Be ‘Flexible, Grid-Responsive Asset’
Executive Summary National Grid, alongside Emerald AI, EPRI, Nebius and NVIDIA, have announced a landmark, UK-first demonstration showing how high-performance AI infrastructure can operate as a ‘flexible, grid-responsive asset’ More than 200 real-time simulated grid events were sent to the test site across five days to test resilience and performance, with the Emerald Conductor software […]
SELECT Slams ‘Short-Sighted’ UK and Scottish Governments for Undermining Future Electrical Workforce
Executive Summary The managing director of Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has criticised the UK and Scottish governments as being ‘short-sighted’ towards electrotechnical apprenticeships The increase in the apprentice national minimum wage, as well as a freeze in support for the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), were cited as potentially causing concern for […]
Analysing How Leading Lighting Providers are Moving to a Net Zero Future
Executive Summary Helvar published its latest sustainability report earlier this week with key progress in maintaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions below the target of 80 tonnes of CO2e, as well as positive Scope 4 ‘carbon handprint’ numbers among others Many lighting providers feel the weight of their responsibility towards sustainability, with Helvar CEO Kim […]
Aurora Energy Research: Britain Behind Only Germany in European Battery Market
Executive Summary Britain remains the second most attractive battery market in Europe among 28 countries analysed by Aurora Energy Research with ‘substantial installed capacity and diverse sources of revenue’ Germany came out on top with the researcher citing ‘significant demand for flexibility associated with decarbonisation initiatives’ among others Installed battery capacity in Europe increased by […]
New Voltcraft VC-513 and VC-515 Clamp Meters Supplied by Conrad Electronic
Executive Summary Voltcraft’s VC-513 and VC-515 clamp meters are now available on the Conrad Sourcing Platform The meters promise 10 times more accurate DC current measurements than conventional clamps and are especially suited for measurements on battery storage systems, chargers and charging infrastructure, and backup battery systems The VC-500 series can also detect individual components […]
ECA: Electrical Skills Gap Grows as Apprenticeship Starts Dropped 5.5%
Executive Summary A 5.5% decrease in electrical apprenticeship starts over the past year is putting government ambitions and economic growth at risk, according to the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) Fewer than one in five learners who were in government-funded, classroom-based electrical courses moved into an apprenticeship or skilled employment over the past year The ECA’s […]
National Grid Unveils Digital Twin with Atos to ‘Revolutionise’ Electricity Infrastructure Planning
Executive Summary The National Grid is using a digital twin and data visualisation tool called Triton which will help it accelerate how it plans the future electricity network The digital replica of National Grid’s physical infrastructure maps future electricity demand at grid supply points and transmission substations to provide insight to support planning and investment […]
New Report Finds £22.5bn Economic Opportunity for UK Through Decarbonising Heating
Executive Summary A report from trade body Heat Pump Association UK has found that total gross value added from manufacture, installation and operation of residential space heating appliances could reach £22.5bn by 2035 Heat pump-related employment could grow by more than 110,000 full-time equivalent jobs by 2035, the report added The UK should ‘stop overtaxing […]