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Schools will test standardised contracts for privately financed rooftop solar. The Department for Education pilot covers around 150 institutions and introduces common PPA and land-lease terms for future projects.
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Hampshire and Solent have launched a regional electrotechnical skills alliance. Employers, colleges, manufacturers, and public bodies will coordinate training demand, career routes, curriculum development, and progression towards recognised competence.
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TRILUX has redesigned lighting across Maastro’s complex radiotherapy treatment rooms. Illuminated ceiling panels, asymmetric corridor lighting, downlights, and adjustable scenes address clinical visibility, patient sightlines, shielding geometry, and maintenance.
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Gateway 14 has deployed DALI-2 controls across its innovation centre. Occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, emergency testing, energy monitoring, and BMS integration support adaptable operation across the £18.8 million development.
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Evolt will provide UK service support for KEBA charging systems. The agreement covers driver assistance, site hosts, field maintenance, and mixed AC and DC equipment estates.
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JIB’s latest survey shows fewer accidents across electrotechnical contracting companies. Self-employed operatives nevertheless recorded a substantially higher incident rate than directly employed workers.
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BEAMA has issued new guidance for low-voltage switchgear assembly specifications. The document covers conformity, verification, operating conditions, safety, marking, performance, and procurement requirements.
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SSEN will upgrade shared electricity supplies across four pilot areas. The programme targets legacy connections that can restrict EV chargers, heat pumps, solar, and battery installations.
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Northampton Saints has completed a broad stadium lighting efficiency upgrade. The first phase combines LED luminaires, DALI controls, and emergency-lighting equipment across hospitality, circulation, staff, and spectator areas.
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Britain’s lighting market is returning toward growth through retrofit demand. LED replacement, connected controls, building regulation, and recovering non-residential construction are reshaping product specification and electrical installation work.