Contracting



  • Fluke targets fast charger testing bottleneck

    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.


  • Teesside installs resilient dynamic lighting controls

    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.


  • Elucian adds IP65 EV distribution boards

    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.


  • HDM Solar rolls out installer training hubs

    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.


  • Grounded: February 2026

    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.