Contracting
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Voltempo and Corpay have agreed a new depot charging model. The partnership combines charging infrastructure, payments, and electricity procurement for electric truck and van fleets.
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March pushed Europe’s power transition into the business of delivery. Grid access, procurement, building standards, flexibility markets, and contractor competence all moved closer to the centre of the energy conversation.
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Gaia Energy appoints Daniel Fisher to expand commercial solar delivery. He joins as Solar Manager to oversee PV projects across commercial, industrial, and public sector sites as the Merseyside company scales on-site generation and storage work.
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Rexel UK has opened a new specialist branch in Watford. The site combines wholesale stock, rapid delivery, and technical design services for contractors and commercial electrical projects.
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SkillELECTRIC 2026 is open for entries across the UK. The NET-run competition will test electrotechnical students and apprentices through online assessment, regional heats and a national final, covering safe isolation, installation quality, inspection and testing, and low-carbon installation capability.
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Fluke has launched a DC charger analyser for field teams. The FEV500 combines safety, communication, and interoperability checks for fast chargers, helping service teams validate stations without using a vehicle on site.
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Teesside University has added resilient controls to dynamic lighting systems. The new setup at its Digital Life building uses master-slave control architecture and programmable RGBW lighting, giving the campus team local control with reduced risk of downtime.
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Elucian has broadened its EV board offer for UK installers. The new IP65 range adds pre-configured protection, weather-resistant enclosures, and EV-specific circuit arrangements as charging work continues to push consumer unit design into more specialised territory.
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HDM Solar has launched Renewables Training Centres of Excellence at UK branches. The facilities provide free product training delivered with manufacturer partners, including hands-on commissioning space and live systems. Sheffield and Port Talbot are active, with Livingston due to follow.
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February forced Europe’s electrification push into a harsher delivery phase. Grid access, storage integration, and installer competence moved closer to the centre of risk across the UK and Europe.