Solar PV company directors jailed for deception
Two companies were found to be providing fraudulent contracts using logos they were not entitled to use.
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All Island electricity industry commits to decarbonised 2050
Association has a key objective of a 90% reduction in emissions from energy use in the economy by 2050.
Your perfect first line of defence: detect faults before...
PD Scan lets you detect and measure partial discharge (PD) activity, which is a reliable early-warning...
Schneider Electric at Hillhead 2018
Schneider Electric is currently showcasing its latest innovations in smart technology at Hillhead 2018.
18th Edition event to be beamed live to cinemas across the...
Electrical contractors are set to hit the big screen as NICEIC and ELECSA announce plans for the most...
Appleby calls for a change in Fire Safety Regulations
Installing mains-operated smoke & heat alarms is mandatory for new build properties, but there’s no legal...
SELECT goes live on YouTube to help FICA apprentices
Exams can be a stressful time for some young people but, for the electricians of the future, learning their...
7 steps to bathroom fan silence…
Silence sells. With our increasingly noisy, stress-filled lives, a tranquil and peaceful home is...
Day 4 – Win a £100 Amazon Voucher sponsored by Flex...
Flex Connectors are sponsoring Day 4, and the prize is a £100 amazon voucher which will give you the...
BESA and ECA issue five-point plan ahead of Budget
With the Autumn Budget due to be announced in just three weeks time, the ECA and the BESA have called on...
ABB wins $130 million power order in the UK
ABB to provide infrastructure to enable power transmission from Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first new nuclear...
ECA announces six new award categories for 2018
The ECA Industry Awards 2018, which recognise top-performing organisations throughout the electrotechnical and...
New cable regulations – how will they affect the industry?
As of July 1st this year any power, control or communication cable whose intended use is that of permanent...
CP Electronics launches miniature PIR for outdoor...
A miniature IP65-rated PIR presence detector has been launched by CP Electronics, allowing for maximum ease of...
Rogue builder prosecuted for mis-using NICEIC logo
A rogue builder, who falsely claimed to be NICEIC registered, faces a possible jail sentence after deceiving...
Philips Lighting installs its first LED stadium lighting...
A global leader in lighting and operating in Turkey for 87 years, Philips Lighting has installed the first...
Hidden heating – the undercover story
Electric underfloor and wall heating is increasingly viewed as the modern alternative to traditional...
Lot 20: face the facts
From January 2018, all local space heaters manufactured for sale in the EU must comply with a minimum...
New Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standard for the trade supply...
As part of the government’s Trailblazer apprenticeship initiative, the Electrical Distributors’ Association...
GreenBrook relaunches Powerbreaker RCD socket range
GreenBrook has relaunched its market leading brand of Powerbreaker range of socket, portable and inline RCD...
"Sustainability must be brought back into focus"
Tanuja Randery, Zone President, UK and Ireland at Schneider Electric, comments on the 2016 Autumn Statement.
Address building regulations with low carbon electric...
Dimplex has launched the EDL200 and EDL270 hot water heat pump, a lower carbon alternative to electric...
An update on Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
The Construction Product Regulation (CPR) for cables is coming. This will be a mandatory requirement for fixed...
Schneider Electric’s Premset Outdoor switchgear awarded...
MV distribution switchgear has been assessed to standard ENA TS 41-36