Statkraft to acquire UK electric vehicle business from Vattenfall Swedish energy group Vattenfall is to transfer ownership of its electric vehicle business in the UK, to Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. Vattenfall currently operates an electric vehicle charging network in the UK and this has been acquired by Statkraft, who intends to continue powering the charging points with 100 per cent renewable energy from its own portfolio. Statkraft, via its 100 per cent owned subsidiary, Gronn Kontakt UK, will take on the current electric vehicle charging network staff in the UK and will manage, operate and maintain the charging… 18/03/2020Tags: News
Good Energy selects SWARCO eVolt as EV charging supplier SWARCO eVolt, the electric vehicle ( EV) charging business, has been selected as a trusted equipment and services supplier by Good Energy, the 100 per cent renewable energy company, for One Point: a new EV charging offering for UK businesses. One Point will enable businesses across the UK to simplify the installation of EV charging points by offering a streamlined, all-in-one service. Its objective is to recommend, install and maintain charging services to save businesses time and money, while helping to reduce carbon emissions. Each solution will be tailored to an individual… 17/03/2020Tags: News
£4m upgrade for Glasgow substation Almost 23, 000 homes and businesses in the east end of Glasgow are set to benefit from a £4m substation upgrade by SP Energy Networks, that will help to improve the reliability of the network and futureproof it for years to come. The project in Charlotte Street is due to be completed by August 2020 and is part of SP Energy Networks’ wider investment and modernisation programme. It will involve the modernisation of the 1930s substation and vital equipment within the site as well as the installation of a new 120MVA transformer within the site. The new, upgraded equipment, which is… 17/03/2020Tags: News
Motorists ‘back smart charging markets’, study reveals The majority of motorists would be happy to charge their electric vehicle outside of peak times in return for lower bills, new research commissioned by UK Power Networks has found. The findings came after engagement with more than 800 motorists undertaken by research consultancy Delta-EE into attitudes towards smart charging including among Electric Vehicle ( EV) drivers and people considering buying one. The survey was undertaken as part of UK Power Networks’ Innovation project, Shift, which is developing market-led smart charging propositions that can be rolled out nationally by… 17/03/2020Tags: News
Louis Quinn named Apprentice of the Year in the Midlands JTL has named Solihull-based Louis Quinn as its Electrical Apprentice of the Year for the Midlands region. Following a successful apprenticeship with National Property Solutions firm, Fortem ( Orbit) through JTL Birmingham Training Centre, Quinn’s victory was announced at a celebratory event at The Jurys Inn, Hinckley, on 28February, where he was presented with a £100 cheque and trophy. Quinn, who was recognised by his training officer for his progress both academically and practically, has now been shortlisted to represent the Midlands against seven other regional electrical winners… 17/03/2020Tags: News
Coronavirus impact survey launched Given the developing situation regarding coronavirus, a new engineering services industry survey has been launched by ECA, BESA and SELECT. The survey aims to obtain an early picture of the current and anticipated business impact in the engineering services sector and its supply chain, to enable effective representation and advice on important issues. The survey can be completed here - www. surveymonkey. co. uk/r/2CWB95ZECA director of CSR Paul Reeve commented: “Coronavirus is a fast-moving situation with significant social and economic implications. It is vital that we understand the… 17/03/2020Tags: News
Coronavirus-triggered recession will change how we live The recovery from a coronavirus-triggered recession will usher in a new era in which how we live, do business and invest will fundamentally change, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The comments from Nigel Green, the chief executive and founder of deVere Group, come as consensus grows that a temporary world recession is imminent and as governments and central banks scramble to try and limit the impact. On Sunday, the US Federal Reserve announced another interest rate cut on Sunday - its second emergency measure this month. 16/03/2020Tags: News
Industry’s first heat readiness strategy UK Power Networks has become the first UK electricity network to outline how it plans to help reduce the carbon impact of heating. Heat is the biggest single source of UK greenhouse gases, accounting for over a third of total UK CO2 emissions. UK Power Networks, which keeps the lights on for 8. 3 million homes and businesses in London, the East and South East of England, is now holding a consultation on its strategy to encourage industry-wide collaboration and debate. The network operator aims to be a ‘facilitator of decarbonised heat for all customers’ and the strategy sets out a… 13/03/2020Tags: News
Barry Panayi appointed as Ofgem non-executive director Barry Panayi will start his role as non-executive director at the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets ( Ofgem) on 16 March 2020. Panayi specialises in data and digital transformation and has worked in data for the whole of his career. He is currently chief data officer for Lloyds Banking Group, where he leads the data strategy, governance and data science teams. Prior to Lloyds Banking Group, Panayi spent the majority of his early career at Ernst & Young helping to lead the data and analytics practice and has subsequently headed up data and digital teams in organisations such as Bupa… 13/03/2020Tags: News
East of England Electrical Apprentice of the Year announced Training provider, JTL, has named Suffolk-based Thomas Chapman as its Electrical Apprentice of the Year for the East of England region. Following a successful apprenticeship with Woolpit-based, Lark Technology Group Ltd, Chapman’s victory was announced at a celebratory event at Hotel Felix in Cambridge on 27February, where he was presented with a £100 cheque and glass trophy. Chapman, who was recognised by his training officer for his progress both academically and practically, has now been shortlisted to represent the East of England against seven other regional plumbing and heating… 13/03/2020Tags: News
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