Digitalisation
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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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Ofgem proposes binding data-practice duties for licensed energy code managers. The consultation would place digitalisation strategies, interoperability, accessibility, and data-governance requirements within standard licence conditions.
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Luminus is extending operational technology security across its generation portfolio. SecureOT will cover thermal, hydro, wind, and battery assets through vendor-neutral inventory, vulnerability management, and risk prioritisation.
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European transmission operators want stronger investment conditions for electrification delivery. ENTSO-E is seeking regulation that recognises resilience, cybersecurity, flexibility, and system stability alongside cost efficiency.
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Ofgem has proposed a coordinating role for energy data domains. The framework targets standardisation, interoperability, accessibility, governance, and improved system-wide use of operational information.
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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.
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Data-centre batteries could materially reduce pressure on constrained electricity networks. Analysis of 96 British facilities indicates that onsite storage could lower their peak grid imports by between 10% and 15%.
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Siemens has introduced semiconductor-based circuit protection to Britain’s market portfolio. SENTRON ECPD combines rapid fault interruption with switching, measurement, communication, diagnostics, and remote operational functions.
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UK Power Networks has substantially expanded its charging-planning digital platform. New connection insights give councils earlier indications of site viability, likely cost, eligibility, and delivery timescales.